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T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro
Doc no: T10230_EN_A
Date: 3 July 2024
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Digital Sheet Die-cutter
ColorCut SC7000 Pro
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  • Page 1 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Digital Sheet Die-cutter ColorCut SC7000 Pro Series Operating Instruction Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference. For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual. Doc no: T10230_EN_A Date: 3 July 2024...
  • Page 2 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Scan the QR code to access translated versions of this manual in German, Italian, French, and Spanish. Visit https://plockmaticgroup.com/myfinisher/sc7000/ to view the manual in your preferred language.
  • Page 3 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Introduction This manual contains instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get maximum versatil- ity from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Please read the Safety Information before using this machine.
  • Page 4 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Safety Information When using this machine, the following safety precautions should always be followed. Safety during operation Warning: • Do not expose body parts, loose hanging hair or clothing to moving, rotating or cutting parts. • If any adjustment or operation check has to be made with exterior covers off or open while the main switch is turned on, keep hands away from electrical or mechanically driven components.
  • Page 5 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro General safety, continued • Operators are never allowed to override or bypass electrical or mechanical interlock devices. Trained technicians are allowed to use interlock cheaters only when instructed to do so. Do not expose fingers or other parts of the body to moving, rotating, or cutting devices when running the machine with the interlock cheater installed.
  • Page 6 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro General safety, continued Warning: PINCH/CRUSHING HAZARD! There are “Pinch Hazard” stickers on the SC7000 Pro to remind the user to pay extra caution when the ma- chine 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.
  • Page 7 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Safety measures Please read the information and safety measures carefully prior to initial operation of the unit. • Do not place any magnetic objects in the vicinity of the cutting head; otherwise uniform contact pressure may not be ensured. •...
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  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Table of Contents What You Can Do With This Machine ....................11 Guide To Components ...........................16 User Interface ColorCut SC7000 Pro ...................18 ColorCut Pro Main Interface ......................23 1. Basics ......................35 Turning On / Off the Main Power ......................35 Launching ColorCut Pro .........................35 Direct Mode ............................36 Job Server Mode ..........................39...
  • Page 10 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro 2. Setting Up a Job ..................... 67 Graphics File Design - Creating Your Artwork ..................67 Layers..............................68 Drawing Cut, Perforated or Crease Lines .....................69 Line Colors recognised by ColorCut Pro ..................69 Registration Pagemarks ........................70 Positioning of Registration PageMARKs ..................71 Automatically Adding Registration PageMARKs ................74 Using ‘ColorCut Pro Add PageMARKs’...

  • Page 11: What You Can Do With This Machine

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro What You Can Do With This Machine The SC7000 Pro is a compact dual tool digital cutter offering a highly advanced and reliable high capacity (1000 sheets) auto-sheet feeder to cut and crease light sheet card (up to 450 micron), or labels, to any shape without any set up costs.
  • Page 12 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro To operate your ColorCut machine and set up processing jobs, you will need a computer. This manual provides an introduction to the ColorCut Pro Software Suite, which is used for creating files and controlling your cutter. Additionally, it outlines the hardware requirements for your workstation. Workstation Hardware Requirements Compatible Vector Programs Adobe Illustrator®...
  • Page 13 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Introduction Introduction to ColorCut Pro Software To cut your projects with the ColorCut SC7000 Pro cutter, you need to be able to design your artwork and then apply lines that you designate for cutting, creasing, scoring or perforating. Projects and artwork can be created using either Adobe Illustrator on Mac or PC, or CorelDRAW on PC.
  • Page 14 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Intoduction, continued Where access to the original artwork files is not practical, such as where a different user wishes to cut the job, it is recommend jobs are created with a job number and/or QR code. Adding a Job Number will automatically add the Cut file to the ColorCut Pro Job library, thereby enabling the job to be cut using ColorCut Pro - Produc tion Studio software (detailed below), either on the directly by using the same computer or a different computer and also enables the job to be cut in held mode and stored on a USB drive within the cutter itself.
  • Page 15 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro ColorCut Pro for Mac Users Mac users can design and generate jobs on Mac workstations using ColorCut Pro’s Job library feature. NOTE: The main ColorCut Pro (Production Studio) cutting application is PC only, so Mac users can design their artwork on the Mac and use a PC to connect to the cutter for the cutting of the jobs.

  • Page 16: Guide To Components

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Guide To Components Tool Carriage Tool 1 (Tangential Creaser) Tool 2 (Drag/Contour Tool) Emergency Stop Switch Main Feed Roller Secondary Grip Roller 7’’ LCD Touch Panel Hard Keys Exit Tray Tag Reduction Plate Continued on next page...
  • Page 17 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Guide To Components, continued Front Media Guides (underneath) AirBlade Vacuum Pick Up Belt (behind the top cover) Power Switch Power Cable Socket Side Media Guides Rear Media Back Stop SD card USB Interface Connector Wi-Fi antenna Stacker Control Button Long Media Extension Plate...

  • Page 18: User Interface Colorcut Sc7000 Pro

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro User Interface ColorCut SC7000 Pro Off/Line ENTER The SC7000 Pro rear side panel includes a silver button which is the Feed Stacker control button. On the control panel there is a 7" Color LCD "Touch" LCD panel, with 6 hard buttons to help make selections and change values to control the SC7000 Pro cutter.
  • Page 19 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro User Interface ColorCut SC7000 Pro , continued Off/Line ENTER When the Home screen is displayed, the Speed and Force for the each tool on the tool carriage is displayed and can be adjusted. At the base of the touch screen is a tab control strip with several buttons and sub-menus. The tab key’s control the SC7000 Pro light feature and access the move function, hold mode, fan settings, tools, and test functions.
  • Page 20 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro User Interface ColorCut SC7000 Pro , continued Feed Media The [Feed Media] button activates the feed function and the media on the feed platform is being passed through the cutter. Eject Media The [Feed Media] button changes to [Eject Media] when media is detected in the cutter.
  • Page 21 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro User Interface ColorCut SC7000 Pro , continued Hold Mode The Held screen, allows you to cut jobs directly on the cutter without the need for your computer to be connected. There are 2 ways to start cutting. 1.
  • Page 22 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro User Interface ColorCut SC7000 Pro , continued Menu - Settings & Options The Settings & Options Menu screen allows to per- form calibrations, or check and modify settings. Press the Menu Tab to select the Menu Set- tings &...

  • Page 23: Colorcut Pro Main Interface

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro ColorCut Pro Main Interface Job Preview Window ColorCut Pro Direct Mode ColorCut Pro Job Server Mode When launching ColorCut Pro in Direct mode a pre- When launching ColorCut Pro in Job Server mode view of the cutting profile on the selected layer will an information graphic will be displayed in the Job be shown in the Job Preview Window.
  • Page 24 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Brightness/Illumination Control The Vision3 CCD camera sensor, includes a LED strip that illuminates the area being captured. With some types of media it may be necessary to increase or decrease the brightness of the illuminated area, particularly with porous substrates like rice paper, or reflective/foiled materials.
  • Page 25 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Settings The Settings Button will display the Settings Window as shown below, which allows you adjust general settings such as knife offset, target scanning, units, etc. Productivity The [Productivity] Button will display the Productivity Window, required for setting the Media size loaded in the Auto-Sheet feeder and the default margin of the 1st PageMark (These are required for correct scanning of the PageMARKs &...
  • Page 26 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Cut Settings ColorCut Pro displays a preview of the file to be cut in the Job Preview Window [A]. If the cut file contains dif- ferent line colors then each color is matched to one of the 8 primary colors that ColorCut Pro recognises (See section “Line Colors recognised by ColorCut Pro”).
  • Page 27 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Actions You can create Actions for each process/task you wish the cutter to perform in Actions panel [A]. An Action is a profile consisting of the following saved settings being used: • Cutting Tool (Cutter, Crease, or Ignore) •...
  • Page 28 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro The Editing Action Window The Editing Action Window displays the parameters used for the Action selected. You can check,review and edit the settings to suit the action and any changes will be applied to the Action immediately on the next cut. Each Action, includes the following adjustable settings: •...
  • Page 29 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Creating Smart TAGs to hold elements in Using “Line Style” The SC7000 Pro is an Y-Axis cutter. This means during cutting the sheet is moved back and forwards. This type of cutter is common for label cutting as the backing sheet for the labels naturally holds the labels in place. When using the SC7000 Pro for Die-Cutting (full cut through), applications, it is important to place TAGs in the cutting lines to hold the elements in the sheet to prevent them from falling out during cutting and causing...
  • Page 30 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Creating Smart TAGs to hold elements in Using “Line Style”, continued 3. Select the new Media Type (“Smart Tags 50 mm”) Ensure the “Tags 50 mm” Use Tool is set to Cut tool [B]. 4. Set the Line Style to “Dashed Line (Adjustable)”[C].
  • Page 31 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Creating Smart TAGs to hold elements in Using “Line Style”, continued 7. Repeat Step 2 to add another new action. In next example it is shown how add a “Smart Tag 200 mm” for longer lines. 8. Use the [+] symbol under Actions to add a New Material Type and enter the name “Smart Tags 200 mm”.
  • Page 32 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Force of the Cut/Crease The Force parameter [E] controls the pressure applied by the tool. It ranges from 0 to 2.5 kg. The maximum cutting force is 900 g. • Settings above 600 g may suggest the need for extending the blade more.
  • Page 33 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Overcut, continued 1 mm With OverCut enabled the blade will overcut the endpoint of the object prior to lifting [B]. NOTE: If cutting complete shapes and 1 mm is insufficient, it may be necessary to increase the value to 2 or 3 mm.
  • Page 34 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Start/Scan QR Code The [Start] or [Scan QR Code] control is a dynamic button which changes based upon the mode you are work- ing in. If you have opened the Cutting file directly from your Graphics application, or you have manually entered a Job ID (See section “Enter a Job number to retrieve the Cut Job file directly”) to manually load a job to be cut, the Job preview area will show the job which will be...

  • Page 35: Basics

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro 1. Basics Turning On / Off the Main Power 1. Make sure that the SC7000 Pro power cord is plugged into the wall outlet. 2. Set main power switch on to ON position [A]. Launching ColorCut Pro There are two different ways to Launch ColorCut Pro Production Studio.

  • Page 36: Direct Mode

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Direct Mode Selecting the Cutline Layer It is important to note that when launching ColorCut Pro - Production Studio, the software will examine the cur- rently selected ‘Layer’ in your graphics application and isolate all vector lines and curves on the page. You may see an Error Message if there are artwork elements or images on the layer selected when you launch ColorCut Pro.
  • Page 37 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Direct Mode, continued Launching ColorCut Pro (Direct Mode) After selecting the layer you wish to send to the ColorCut SC7000 Pro Cutter, select ColorCut Pro from the File menu. Both Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW can be seen below with the Cutline selected and then ColorCut Pro selected from the [File] drop-down menu.
  • Page 38 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Direct Mode, continued Overview of the ColorCut Pro Main Screen (Direct Mode) Preview of selected cut/crease job Change Cutting order Vision3 Sensor video echo Pre-Set Action Camera Illumination control Assigning an action to a color Default Camera Illumination Edit Material/Action setting Exposure control Auto Weld option...

  • Page 39: Job Server Mode

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Job Server Mode There are 2 ways to launch the ColorCut Pro (Job Server) version of ColorCut Pro. 1. Open the ColorCut Pro (Job Server) from Start menu Open the Windows [START] menu, and select ColorCut Pro from the Programs/PlockMatic Group folder*.
  • Page 40 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Job Server Mode, continued Overview of the ColorCut Pro Main Screen (Job Server Mode), continued Preview of selected cut/crease job Change Cutting order Vision3 Sensor video echo Pre-Set Action Camera Illumination control Assigning an action to a color Default Camera Illumination Edit Material/Action setting Exposure control...

  • Page 41: Cutter Blades (An Overview Of Blade Types)

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Cutter Blades (An overview of Blade types) Your cutter comes with a selection of blades. The blades are packed in a foam packing material. In addition to this there is a colored rubber protective cap. The yellow caps indicate 30 , red caps indicate a 45 blade while the blue caps are 60...

  • Page 42: The Blade Holder

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro The Blade Holder Blade Depth Adjustment Lock Flange Warning: When handling cutter blades, be careful to avoid cutting your fingers or other parts of your body. Exposed Blade Replacing the cutting blade The blade is a consumable item and you’ll always get the best quality cut with a newer blade. Please replace with a new blade when the cut quality reduces.

  • Page 43: Blade Adjustment

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Blade Adjustment Blade Depth is a major factor in how well the machine cuts and along with the downforce / pressure, determines how cleanly the material cuts and how easy or difficult it will be to ‘weed’ the material. Too much blade depth is as bad as not enough.

  • Page 44: Replacing The Tangential Creasing Wheel

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Replacing the Tangential Creasing Wheel 1. Release lever clamps [A] on both sides 2. Move the Front Grip Roller left (in to the SC7000 Pro chassis) 5 - 10 mm then diagonally move the op- posing (right) end of the Grip bar out from the Right side (of the SC7000 Pro chassis) and then diagonally up and out of the cutter.
  • Page 45 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Replacing the Tangential Creasing Wheel, continued 3. Remove screws [B] (2x) and remove Tangential creasing wheel [C]. 4. Retrieve Tangential wheel holder with Tangential wheel replacement. Install with screws [B] (2x). 5. Perform Tangential Tool Calibration (See section “Tangential Tool Calibration”).

  • Page 46: Test Cut

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Test Cut The Test Cut function allows to check blade depth/force settings on ColorCut SC7000 Pro cutter and perform calibration of Align Tool2 to Tool1. NOTE: Do not press [TEST CUT] until you have loaded a sheet of media and moved the tool carriage into a clear area on the media, away from the far left side of the cutter (see following steps).
  • Page 47 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Test Cut, continued 5. Press [CUT TEST] button. The SC7000 Pro will draw a Diamond Shape using Tool1 (The creasing tool) and cut a Square around the Diamond shape using Tool2 (The blade). 6. The SC7000 Pro will then eject the media forwards so you can check the cut quality/depth and pressure.

  • Page 48: Tangential Tool Calibration

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Tangential Tool Calibration The Tangential Tool Calibration allows to check rotation of Tangential Tool and perform calibration of the tool after replacement to compensate for alignment issues. 1. Place a blank sheet of paper in the feeder. 2.

  • Page 49: Configuring Colorcut Pro

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Configuring ColorCut Pro In addition to setting the cutter model upon first use, it is important to set/check the configuration settings for the software. Among the settings there are several that are important to understand to get the best results from your ColorCut cutter.

  • Page 50: Blade Adjustment

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Blade Adjustment The ColorCut series of cutters use a contour-cutting blade (sometimes referred to as a ‘drag knife’) to accurately cut shapes. The blade revolves/rotates around its centre as the carriage moves following the cutting path and as the Tool Carriage changes direction.
  • Page 51 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Choosing the Correct Blade for the Job Each packet of Blades shows the Knife Offset on the front of the packet. Nominally the standard Yellow, Red and Blue blades that are 1 mm, use a 0.25 mm Knife offset, while the 1.5 mm larger Circlip blades use a 0.75 mm Knife Offset.

  • Page 52: Scan Targets

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Scan Targets When printing sheets, the image may not always start in the same position on each sheet. Some printers may also scale or distort the image. Additionally, if you do not place your sheets perfectly square on the cutting table, accuracy issues can occur.

  • Page 53: Output Device

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Output Device This setting shows the current Output Device [E] connected. When the ColorCut SC7000 Pro is connected this should read ‘USB Printing Support: x’, where ‘x’ is your cutter type, or ‘Ethernet Direct connect’ (If it is ON-LINE). If the ColorCut Pro software cannot sense the SC7000 Pro cutter on the connection...
  • Page 54 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Auto Find - Setting the Sensor Offset to the Blade, continued The Vision 3 ARMS sensor is mounted next to the cutting blade holder and the distance between the centre of the blade, and the centre of the Vison3 camera sensor (known as the sensor offset) must be compensated for to ensure accurate cutting.
  • Page 55 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Auto Find - Setting the Sensor Offset to the Blade, continued 6. Set/check the media size loaded into the SC7000 Pro Feeder, and ensure it matches the media you have loaded, click on the [Productivity] button at the top of the ColorCut Pro window.

  • Page 56: Units Of Measurement

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Auto Find - Setting the Sensor Offset to the Blade, continued 10. Click the [Auto Find] button, a message will appear asking you to place a sheet of media in the cutter, and click [OK], then the ColorCut SC7000 Pro , will load the sheet auto- matically from the feeder and use the Pen Calibration Tool, to repeatedly draw a spiral pattern to simulate a registration...

  • Page 57: Activation/Deactivating Colorcut Pro License

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Activation/Deactivating ColorCut Pro License ColorCut Pro is activated and licensed using an On-Line Li- cense server. You receive a license providing 2 activations. One is for your Artwork PC, one is a remote cutting computer in case you do not wish to use your design PC (or the same person) to perform your cutting tasks.

  • Page 58: Productivity Options

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Productivity Options In addition to the configuration settings there are additional settings that can influence your productivity and furthermore enable automated batch production. These settings are all grouped under the [Productivity] menu. The ‘Sort Method’, ‘Scan For QR Code on every sheet’, ‘After Scanning QR Code ask before Cutting’, Automatic Production control: ‘Mode’, ‘Copies’...

  • Page 59: Sort Method

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Sort Method The Sort Method setting [A] changes how the cutter moves from the end of one cut to the beginning of the next. The ColorCut Pro software can operate in 6 modes: 1. None: No sort to the cutting is employed and the software will cut in the order it read the lines into the application.

  • Page 60: After Scanning Qr Code Ask Before Cutting

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Scan for QR Code on every sheet, continued In Job Library mode this function is recommended and can very useful when different/mixed jobs are placed in the auto-sheet feeder, as each cut file will be retrieved automatically. In addition by scanning each QR Code, ColorCut Pro, will detect if a sheet has been accidentally loaded in the wrong orientation, or rotated around 180 degrees, and automatically rotate your cutting file to match the way you loaded the sheet.

  • Page 61: Media Positioning

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Media Positioning The default setting is to use the Auto-Sheet feeder. How- ever, you can also switch to Manual mode if required here, in the Productivity screen. (The change will be Mirrored on the main screen when you return to that). The Auto-Sheet Feeder, will load sheets following the Automatic Production Profile [G] and the Media size (See section “Media Options”...

  • Page 62: Automatic Production Options

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Automatic Production Options The Automatic Production [G] section in the Productivity dialogue box enables you to change between produc- tion modes. The options are: Copies Mode Displays a new dialogue box in the area, allowing you to enter the number of copies to cut.

  • Page 63: Media Options

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Media Options The Auto-Sheet feeder, uses self centering media guides, this means the edge of the media will be located in dif- ferent positions depending on the media size you have loaded. Therefore, Media options is one of the most important areas to set within the Productivity settings screen.

  • Page 64: Media Positioning

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Media Positioning The Media Positioning [J] control sets location that the SC7000 Pro should move to, when scanning for the 1st PageMARK. The Top Margin and the Left Margin settings should reflect the margins set under the ColorCut Pro PageMark Preferences in your Graphics Application.

  • Page 65: Production Log

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Production Log The SC7000 Pro has two different log’s that provide feedback on your cutting. To view the basic log, click the [Production Log] button at the bottom left of the Production screen. Here you will be able to view a summary of any errors during cutting.

  • Page 66: Advanced Productivity Options

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Advanced Productivity options The SC7000 Pro uses a sophisticated image processing system to identify the PageMARK registration targets (and QR codes). Designed primarily to read Black PageMARKs on White media the advanced Vision3 sensor, will auto invert images, to additionally enable the reading of White PageMARKs on Black Sheets. The Vision3 image scanning system is designed to determine the DMIN vs DMAX of the Mark versus the background area (Using edge detection based on maxi-...

  • Page 67: Setting Up A Job

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro 2. Setting Up a Job Graphics File Design - Creating Your Artwork The ColorCut Pro Plug-in works directly from Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW. It requires the lines for cutting, perforating and creasing to be organised on a single layer. Therefore when designing with graphics you should organize the graphic design in different layers: - One or more layers for the main graphics (the printed artwork).

  • Page 68: Layers

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Layers Layers for Printing In this example, the main graphics layer is visible and active. The ColorCut auto-generated 3rd layer with Align- ment PageMARKs is also visible. (Detailed later). The cut contour layer is disabled. Drawing is ready for printing. Layers for cutting In this example, the main graphics layer is disabled.

  • Page 69: Drawing Cut, Perforated Or Crease Lines

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Drawing Cut, Perforated or Crease Lines The ColorCut has 2 tools. A Blade Tool, which can be used to: A Tangential Creaser Tool which can be used for: Contour-Cut shapes Wide Crease lines Score lines Narrow Crease lines Perforate lines When creating projects you may wish to perform 2 or more actions with cutter.

  • Page 70: Registration Pagemarks

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Registration Pagemarks Before you design your page you need to consider that for accurate cutting each job requires 4 Registration PageMARKs. The PageMARKs are automatically placed on your artwork by ColorCut Pro’s Add Pagemarks option. They are placed on all 4 corners of a rectangle that is typically surrounding the cut lines. The PageMARKs can be placed at a fixed position on the Page, or anywhere on the page as long as it sur- rounds your design.

  • Page 71: Positioning Of Registration Pagemarks

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Positioning of Registration PageMARKs To maximise your cutting area you may choose to place the cut marks close to the edge of your media. Be aware that there is a 8 mm scanning zone around the cut mark, (shown in red) so care should be taken not to place artwork too near the mark as this may be read by the sensor and cause an error or reduce the accuracy of PageMARK scanning.
  • Page 72 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Configuring PageMARKs for maximum cut accuracy For designs or elements requiring the highest cut accuracy, it is recommended that the all PageMARKs are placed in a position that enables the main grip roller to retain grip of the sheet during the registration process. If the design includes PageMARKs placed close to the trailing edge of the sheet then only the Secondary grip rollers will hold the sheet when it is advanced to scan the trailing edge PageMARKS.
  • Page 73 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Configuring PageMARKs for maximum efficiency Maximising the space on the page is important for many users and here the Dual Grip roller system provides users with the ability to achieve a full page and enable cutting right up to the edge of the media. You can cut beyond the PageMARK position, so it is possible to right to the edge of the sheet but in most cases you will need some media/matrix left on the label sheet to make removing he waste matrix on your labels easier.

  • Page 74: Automatically Adding Registration Pagemarks

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Automatically Adding Registration PageMARKs You do not need to manually draw your PageMARKs on to your designs. ColorCut Pro will automatically add the marks for you. After installing ColorCut Pro and launching Illustrator (or CorelDRAW), you will find a new set of options [A] under the Print command in the File drop-down menu.
  • Page 75 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Configuring Automatic PageMARKs 1. In ColorCut Pro PageMARK preferences window under Printing Position section [A] select ‘Use Page Size’. NOTE: Page size is updated from your Artboard size in Illustrator, so you do not need to adjust the page size setting here it will automatically adjust when the PageMARKs are added.

  • Page 76: Using 'Colorcut Pro Add Pagemarks

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Additional Configuration for Mac users Adding PageMARKs is exactly the same for Mac users, however Mac users will typically use ColorCut Pro’s Job Library feature to assign a job number (and QR code where applicable) to their jobs - enabling them to be cut efficiently in a production environment.
  • Page 77 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Selecting the Layer to Add PageMARKs Ensure only the vector lines you wish to cut and send to your ColorCut are on the layer selected before adding the PageMARKs using ‘ColorCut Pro Add PageMarks’. (You do not need to delete your artwork. It simply must be on a separate layer).
  • Page 78 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Automatically Adding PageMARKs, continued From the File drop-down menu in Illustrator or CorelDRAW, select the menu item ‘ColorCut Pro Add PageMARKs’. PageMARKs will be automatically added to your job and you will see a New Layer ColorCutPro Auto Placement Only [A] added in your Layers palette.

  • Page 79: Cutting Without Using Pagemarks

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Job Numbers, Barcodes and the Job Library The standard way of adding PageMARKs (detailed above) provides accurate cutting of your files directly from Illustrator or CorelDRAW. However in many cases the Graphic Designer who generates the designs may not be the operator who is responsible for also cutting the jobs.
  • Page 80 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Design requirements when cutting without PageMARKs ColorCut Pro does not use your document page size, normally cutting starts relative to the first PageMARK. Therefore if you disable ‘scan targets’, cutting will start at the furthest left and upper point of the perimeter around your elements for cutting.
  • Page 81 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Setting the Origin when cutting without Marks Due to manufacturing tolerances, the feeder guides may present the media fractionally offset from the zero point. However, under normal circumstances the origin for the position of the sheet is automatically obtained using the Vision 3 camera sensor, as it scans the first PageMARK.
  • Page 82 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Feed Advance & Left Margin offset control, continued 6. SC7000 Pro should place a tiny dot in the corner of the sheet, then draw the 25 mm (0.98″) square. (The Black square is the printed image, the Red square is an example of what the cutter may have drawn).

  • Page 83: How To Cut Files Using Colorcut Pro

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro How To Cut Files Using ColorCut Pro There are two different ways to Launch ColorCut Pro Production Studio. ColorCut Pro - Production Studio is the full version of ColorCut Pro, and is used to cut your files. It can be used in two different ways, you can select the most suitable method for your working environment.

  • Page 84: Cutting Jobs Directly From Graphics Application (Direct Mode)

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Cutting Jobs Directly from Graphics Application (Direct Mode) 1. In Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW, open the file you wish to cut. 2. Ensure you have selected the layer with the Cutting lines [A] you wish to cut. 3.

  • Page 85: Retrieving Jobs From The Job Library (Job Server Mode)

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Retrieving Jobs from the Job Library (Job Server Mode) Retrieving Jobs from the Job Library Job Server mode enables you to open files previously saved during the design process, to the ColorCut Pro Job Library. This can streamline your production and make your design process easier. Creating Cut Job files using Job Numbers means you can assign a Cut Job number to a specific customer or assign a specific ‘Design Template’/ Style to a Cut Job number.
  • Page 86 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Retrieving Jobs with QR codes printed on them, continued 4. Using ColorCut Pro, Click on the [Scan QR Code] button [D] on the main application to load the media from the Auto Sheet Feeder and to scan the QR Code In Live Preview Window you will be able to see an ‘echo’...

  • Page 87: Enter A Job Number To Retrieve The Cut Job File Directly

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Retrieving Jobs with QR codes printed on them, continued NOTE: When you first start using the SC7000 Pro it is recommended that you enable ‘After scanning QR ask before cutting’ in the Productivity menu. This will pause the SC7000 Pro cutter after loading the cut job and display the message [F] asking if you wish to Start the job (See section “After scanning QR Code ask before cutting”).
  • Page 88 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Enter a Job number to retrieve the Cut Job file directly, continued Manually entering the Job Number can enable Jobs without QR codes to be retrieved without the original graphics file Adding your Jobs to the ColorCut Pro Job Library is useful as this enables the job to be retrieved at a later stage or another user to cut the file without needing the original file, or the graphics application that created the design.
  • Page 89 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Enter a Job number to retrieve the Cut Job file directly, continued You will notice the [Scan QR Code] button has now changed to [Start] [C]. 3. Assign actions to each Color. 4. Set the number of copies you want to cut after assigning actions to colors and making any other necessary changes, and then click the [Start] button.
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  • Page 91: Settings And Options

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro 3. Settings and Options This section outlines ColorCut Pro settings that you can change directly on the cutter. If you want to use the cutter in standalone mode and import files via USB, you don’t need to change settings in ColorCut Pro; instead, you can adjust them directly on the cutter’s user interface.

  • Page 92: Scale Calibration

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Scale Calibration To ensure accuracy and precision in the cutter’s cutting process the scale calibration is performed. Scale Calibration involves creating a box shape with predefined measurements and comparing it to the actual dimensions. If there’s a difference, the meas- urements are adjusted until they match, guaranteeing precise cutting.

  • Page 93: Qr Code Positioning

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Image Control, continued 3. Activate the Move section and use the hard key arrows to move the camera over the QR code or page mark. • If readable, a green check mark will appear on the screen. •...

  • Page 94: Advanced Productivity Configuration

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Advanced Productivity Configuration Retry Mark Scanning function enhances mark read- ing success and cutting accuracy. When set above the default value (OFF), the cutter retries scanning the mark if it fails, up to the specified number of times. If the same mark position is detected twice consecu- tively with a rescan level >2, it proceeds to the next task.

  • Page 95: Network Share

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Network Settings, continued When Wi-Fi is enabled but not selected, a list of ac- cessible networks is displayed. The Refresh button [A] refreshes the network list. When clicking on a network, the keyboard appears to enter SSID password. When Wi-Fi network is connected, it appears at top in separate box.

  • Page 96: Firmware

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Firmware The firmware menu shows detailed information about the cutter, including the model ID and serial number. The hardware ID identifies the main PCB, and the ver- sion number shows the specific revision of the PCB. The firmware version is displayed and can be updated from this menu.

  • Page 97: Hold Mode

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro 4. Hold Mode Hold mode allows the machine to operate directly using files stored on a USB drive or within the machine itself. This is useful for repetitive high-volume production tasks, as it eliminates the need for a constant connection to a computer or server.

  • Page 98: Sharing Colorcut_Held Folder On Sc7000 Pro Network

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro How to create cut files (.cch files for held mode), continued 6. The default save location is: C:\Program Files (x86)\PlockMatic Group\ ColorCut_Held\QR-Held Click [Save] to create the .cch file for Hold Mode on the cutter. 7. To run the .cch file to the cutter, there are two options: a.
  • Page 99 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Sharing ColorCut_Held Folder on SC7000 Pro Network, cont. 3. Right click on the ColorCut_Held folder and select Properties [B]. 4. Click on the Sharing tab [C] and then click on Advanced Sharing [D]. 5. Select the check box ‘Share this folder’ [E]. 6.
  • Page 100 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Sharing ColorCut_Held Folder on SC7000 Pro Network, cont. 7. Select the ‘Allow’ check boxes for Full Control, Change, and Read [G] under the ‘Permissions for Everyone’ section. 8. Clicking Apply [H] and then OK [I]. 9. It then takes you back to the Advanced Sharing window.

  • Page 101: How To Run Job With Usb Stick

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro How to run job with USB stick 1. Insert the USB stick into USB port on the rear side of the machine. 2. Enter Hold Mode and choose USB. 3. The cutter will display the available folders on the USB.

  • Page 102: How To Run Cut Files Via Lan

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro How to run cut files via LAN 1. Open Network Share screen 2. Provide the Server IP address and the Share Name “ColorCut_Held” as the cutter system will recognize and connect to this folder address. 3. Enter network credentials: user name and password.

  • Page 103: Remarks

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro 5. Remarks Do’s and Don’ts • Always follow all warnings marked on, or supplied with, the equipment. • Always exercise care in moving or relocating the equipment. Caution: Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and machine before you move or relocate the equipment. •...

  • Page 104: Maintaining Your Machine

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Maintaining Your Machine Never attempt any maintenance function that is not specifically described in this documentation. Cutting strip The cutting strip should be checked for signs of wear daily, if the strip is damaged and worn it should be replaced. The longevity of the cutting strip’s effectiveness depends by the material being cut and the operator’s skills in adjusting the blade depth.
  • Page 105 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Cutting strip, continued Gully 4. Manually move the Tools carriage if it is in front of the cutting strip’s edge. 5. Peel off the cutting strip from one corner, dispose damaged strip. 6. Clean the gully of the glue residue with label cleaner. The gully must be residue free to ensure a flat surface for the new cutting strip.
  • Page 106 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Paper Path The Feed table through to exit tray should be cleaned from paper dust daily using compressed air, engineer wipe and brushes. Turn off the machine and disconnect the power cord before performing any procedures. Feed table Paper path Paper exit Media optical sensors...

  • Page 107: Dual Grip Roller

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Dual Grip Roller The SC7000 Pro is fitted with an advanced Dual Grip roller system to maximise cutting area and to enable the SC7000 Pro to cut closer to the rear and front edge of media. The main (master) grip roller is the rear grip roller that holds and drives media backwards and forwards during registration or cutting.
  • Page 108 T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro Replace the Dual Grip Rollers, continued 2. With the pressure released, move the Front Grip Roller to the right (into the SC7000 Pro-T chassis) by 5-10 mm (0.2-0.4″). Then, move the left end of the Grip bar out from the left side of the chassis, and lift it diagonally up and out of the cutter.

  • Page 109: Sc7000 Pro Best Practices

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro SC7000 Pro Best Practices • It is recommended to crease from the backside of the sheet, as this will provide a more aesthetically pleasing crease on the visible outer edges of your products. • Sheets with Curl will cause more frequent misfeeds and lead to greater inaccuracy during cutting. Be sure to use your printers de-curl function if possible.
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  • Page 111: Specifications

    T10230_EN_A SC7000 Pro 6. Specifications Media Handling A4, A3, SRA3, A3+, max 340 x 710 mm (13.39″ x 27.95″) Standard media sizes Media width (min - max): 180 mm - 340 mm (7.08″ x 13.39″) Width Custom sized Media length (min - max): 279 mm - 710 mm (10.98″ x 27.95″) label media Length 0.14 mm (140 micron) - 0.45 mm (450 micron)
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