Intec ColorCut FB77 Series Installation & Setup Manual

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ColorCut FB77/1175 Series
Installation & Setup Guide - English
Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ............................................................................................................. Page No: 1

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  • Page 1 Dual Tool, Flatbed Digital Die-Cutters ColorCut FB77/1175 Series Installation & Setup Guide - English Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ......................Page No: 1...
  • Page 2 Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ......................Page No: 2...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.3 Replacing the blade .................... 45 4.4 BLADE LENGTH - (Adjustment) ................. 46 4.5 Installing Tools in your ColorCut ................. 47 3.5. Calibration of the Cutter ..................48 Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ......................... Page No: 3...
  • Page 4 Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ......................Page No: 4...
  • Page 5: The Intec Colorcut Fb775 / Fb1175 Flatbed Cutting Tables

    1.0 The Intec ColorCut FB775 / FB1175 Flatbed Cutting Tables Preface Safety Information Introduction Specifications Installing your FB775/1175 (Overview of steps) Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ......................... Page No: 5...
  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Always place the unit on a stable base or use the supplied stand to prevent it from falling down. • Disconnect from the power supply during thunderstorms; it can be damaged or destroyed by electrical surges caused by lightning. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ......................Page No: 6...
  • Page 7: Introduction - Digital Flatbed Table Cutting Solution

    Adobe Illustrator® or CorelDRAW® directly to the Intec ColorCut cutter (no need to convert them to a different format). In addition the ColorCut Pro plugin can assign Job numbers or QR codes and send jobs to the ColorCut Pro job library which can be running on the same or a different computer.
  • Page 8: Specifications

    1.2 SPECIFICATIONS INTEC COLORCUT FLATBED - SPECIFICATIONS The Intec ColorCut FB775 and FB1175 series of flatbed cutters vary primarily by the size of the cutting area. Maximum Media Effective Contour Model Stand Area Cutting Area ColorCut FB775 570 x 800mm...
  • Page 9 Cut position accuracy (* Note: accuracy based on Registration targets applied) Auto job recognition Yes: Cut file retrieval, supported through QR code (requires ColorCut Pro) Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ......................... Page No: 9...
  • Page 10 Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ......................Page No: 10...
  • Page 11: Unpacking Contents Of The Colorcut (Overview)

    A Blade Holder, a selection of Cutting Blades, a Calibration Pen Tool and a Creasing Tool. Item (iv) - Manuals, USB & Power Cables Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ....................... Page No: 11...
  • Page 12: Unpacking Contents Of Colorcut Flatbed (Detailed)

    M2 Six Angle Wrench Used to adjust the height of the creasing ball 10A Fuse Please use this guide to set up your ColorCut Hardware. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ......................Page No: 12...
  • Page 13: Identifying Key Features Of Your Colorcut Flatbed

    I Cutting Area.... Vacuum bed and Contour Cutting Area. ⑨ ⑩ J Belt......Drives the tool carriage forwards and backwards K Stabilisation feet..Footing for machine when not using the stand. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ....................... Page No: 13...
  • Page 14 Please see the following pages for detail of the function of these buttons. NOTE: The RED LED indicates the unit is powered on, and GREEN LED, illuminates as a key is pressed. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ......................Page No: 14...
  • Page 15: Underside Of Main Control Panel

    Used for support N/A - This feature is unavailable. purposes. ⑯ Ethernet Connector Used to connect the cutter to a computer via the Ethernet/ LAN interface. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ....................... Page No: 15...
  • Page 16: Positioning

    5. Ensure there is space to the side of the machine for the Vacuum pump and the vacuum pump hose. Working Space Working Space 1,550mm (61") wide 1280mm (50.3") Physical width Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ......................Page No: 16...
  • Page 17: Fb1175 Positioning Requirements & Working Space

    5. Ensure there is space to the side of the machine for the Vacuum pump and the vacuum pump hose. Working Space Working Space 2,150mm (84.6") wide 1550mm (61") Physical width Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ....................... Page No: 17...
  • Page 18: Setting Up A Wi-Fi Hotspot

    1. Insert the Wi-Fi Dongle supplied with the FB775/1175 cutter. 2. When the dongle is recognised, please install the drivers (supplied in the Wi-Fi dongle box). Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ......................Page No: 18...
  • Page 19: How To Create A Hotspot (2 Different Approaches)

    Check the task bar on your computer and ensure you have a the Wi-Fi connection showing (This is essential to start the Wi-Fi HotSpot) Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ....................... Page No: 19...
  • Page 20: Configuring Windows Wi-Fi Hotspot

    2. You must ensure you have an internet connection to use Windows HotSpot, even though the cutter does not need one. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ......................Page No: 20...
  • Page 21: Setting The Ssid When Using Windows Wi-Fi Hotspot

    When you click SAVE you will be returned to the ‘Windows Mobile hotspot’ configuration dialogue box. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ....................... Page No: 21...
  • Page 22: Starting The Windows Hotspot

    At the bottom of this dialogue box, you can see the devices that connect to your computer K. It will take approx 30 secs to 2 mins for the Intec FB775/1175 to see the connection and connect to your Hotspot.
  • Page 23: Daily Operation - Enabling Windows Wi-Fi Hotspot

    However, if you do not have an Internet connection then follow the steps on how to set up a direct connection to the Cutter without requiring an internet connection or router. (Wi-Fi Direct Access Point following.) Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ....................... Page No: 23...
  • Page 24: Method 2 - Using Wi-Fi Direct Access Point

    . After installing the Wi-Fi Direct Access Point, locate the app from your Windows START Menu and click to launch it. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ......................Page No: 24...
  • Page 25: Configuring Windows Wi-Fi Direct Access Point

    You can now skip to the section on Installing ColorCut Pro and setting up your FB77/1175 for initial use and daily operation. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ....................... Page No: 25...
  • Page 26 Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ......................Page No: 26...
  • Page 27: Installation Of The Colorcut Fb775/1175 Flatbed

    8.4 Calibration of the Creasing Tool to the Cutting Tool 9. Setting up to Cut for the first time 9.1 Calibrating the cutting position (accuracy of cutting) 9.2 Checking Blade depth Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ......................Page No: 27...
  • Page 28 Select your cutting matt, (Felt or Green matt) and load your media . Use TEST cut to perform a cutting test and adjust blade if necessary. (Please refer to your ColorCut Prosoftware Manual. INSTALLATION FINISHED Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ....................... Page No: 28...
  • Page 29: Assembling The Stand, Cutter And Vacuum Pump

    2. Right side panel/leg 4. Rear cross member 7. Bolt, washers, fixings Component parts of the vacuum fan pump 10. Silencer (*Option on FB550) Acoustic pump Flexible hose Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ......................Page No: 29...
  • Page 30: Assembly Of Stand

    The assembled unit Tighten all bolts with Allen key supplied. Assembly of vacuum fan/pump Connect vacuum hose Attach Silencer (FB550 use supplied connectors) (Optional for FB550 models) Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ....................... Page No: 30...
  • Page 31: Software Installation - Intec Colorcut Pro

    Illustrator® or CorelDRAW® straight to your Intec ColorCut Flatbed. The plug-in allows experienced Illustrator® or CorelDRAW® users to skip SignMaster® enabling a much faster entry into using your Intec ColorCut with no need to learn a new application. Intec ColorCut Pro Software for your Intec ColorCut Flatbed is supplied on the included CD, however it may also be downloaded from our website http://intecprinters.com/support-downloads/drivers-downloads/colorcut/...
  • Page 32 CorelDRAW installation instructions. You should now advance to section 3.3 (Connecting to your computer) in this manual. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ....................... Page No: 32...
  • Page 33: Connecting And Powering On The Cutter

    ZERO Origin point) and the display will change to display the HOME screen and the cutter is ready for use. (Ensure the Cutter is ON-LINE before proceeding). Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ......................Page No: 33...
  • Page 34: Customising The Colorcut Pro Skin To Your Fb775/1175 Cutter

    Cutter “Device Type” / skin that ColorCut Pro has been customised to match. Depending on the current selection, your main screen may look like Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ....................... Page No: 34...
  • Page 35: Connecting To Your Computer

    1) When connection is made through a USB hub or an add-on USB board. 2) When you are using a custom-built computer that has been modified. 3) When other USB devices such as USB printers are conencted. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ......................Page No: 35...
  • Page 36: Checking Usb Output Device Is Recognised

    USB connection of your computer, then under the “Output Device” option in the [SETTINGS] window it will show: “File Output”. Please see image on following page: Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ....................... Page No: 36...
  • Page 37 USB Printing Support and will not show the device name if the cutter is off-line check the cutter is On- Line before sending any jobs. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ......................Page No: 37...
  • Page 38: Connecting Using Ethernet

    Connect the Ethernet cable to the cutter and your network, power on the cutter (Press [ENTER] to place the cutter ‘ON-LINE’ and wait 45 secs for the cutter to aquire an IP address. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ....................... Page No: 38...
  • Page 39: Checking The Wired Ethernet Ip Address On Your Cutter.(Cont)

    [MENU MODE] Press [MENU MODE] option change menu mode. (The network configuration is found in the advanced menu) Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ......................Page No: 39...
  • Page 40: Checking The Wired Ethernet Ip Address On Your Cutter.(Cont)

    Tab key to return to the menus. Now you will have an extended list of options. Press the [DOWN ARROW] and navigate to the menu option Network Configuration. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ....................... Page No: 40...
  • Page 41: Checking The Wired Ethernet Ip Address On Your Cutter.(Cont)

    The current IP address for the cutter will be displayed. Make a note of the IP Address. Now press the [ON- LINE] button return to the HOME screen. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ......................Page No: 41...
  • Page 42: Setting The Ethernet Ip Address In Colorcut Pro

    To prevent having to re-enter the IP address if it should change, we recommend you reserve a STATIC IP address on your router. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ....................... Page No: 42...
  • Page 43: Tools For The Intec Colorcut Flatbed

    4 - TOOLS for the Intec ColorCut Flatbed Chapter 4 4.1 Types of cutter blades 4.2 Blade Holder introduction 4.3 Replacing the blade 4.4 Blade length (Adjustment)
  • Page 44: Cutter Blades (An Overview Of Blade Types)

    Mark sensor (Red light) and the centre of Tool1 (The blade). * Maximum cutting depth is defined by the machine type rather than the blade (which is 600 microns) Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ....................... Page No: 44...
  • Page 45: The Blade Holder - An Introduction

    4. Replace the blade by following the steps above (Note: You cannot push the blade pin as you do with standard blades as the circlip prevents the blade being removed. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ......................Page No: 45...
  • Page 46: Blade Length - (Adjustment)

    • To extend the cutter blade, turn the knob in the direction. Ⓑ • To retract the cutter blade, turn the knob in the direction. Ⓑ Ⓐ Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ....................... Page No: 46...
  • Page 47: Installing Tools In Your Colorcut

    Ⓓ Make sure that the tool bracket is engaged on top of Ⓓ the tool’s flange and then tighten the screw. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ......................Page No: 47...
  • Page 48: Calibration Of The Cutter

    3.5.1 Calibration of the Creasing Tool to the Cutting Tool The Intec ColorCut Flatbed engine is fitted with two tools. Before using your cutter for the first time, you must align the two tools together so that cut lines and creases are in alignment with each other.
  • Page 49 TOOL2 will briefly activate to confirm). After pressing [ENTER] 2x the display will return to the HOME screen showing the Tool’s and their Speed and Force settings. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ....................... Page No: 49...
  • Page 50 (has the arrow next to it, and click the [ENTER] key to select. The “Align Tool2 to Tool1” screen will appear to guide you through the calibration. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ......................Page No: 50...
  • Page 51 (Remember to select a new origin each time to avoid making a test in the same position. Do this by using the MOVE menu to move the tool carriage over your paper and pressing [Enter] twice to select the new origin) Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ....................... Page No: 51...
  • Page 52 Using the Left / Right keys move the carriage so that you can place a sheet of paper on the cutting bed. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ......................Page No: 52...
  • Page 53 TOOL2 will briefly activate to confirm). After pressing [ENTER] 2x the display will return to the HOME screen showing the Tools and their Speed and Force settings. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ....................... Page No: 53...
  • Page 54 Offset X and Y settings. It will display a message when the process is complete. You can now close this window, the calibration for ColorCut Pro is now complete. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ......................Page No: 54...
  • Page 55 Up / Down keys, move the Tool Carriage to the middle of the piece of paper. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ....................... Page No: 55...
  • Page 56 AND your cutting mat. 5. You will shorten the life of your cutting mat. The press the [ENTER] key to accept the settings. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ......................Page No: 56...
  • Page 57 TEST CUT, function, you are ready to use your cutter. Please refer to the ColorCut Pro - Production Studio software manual for creating, designing and sending your files to your cutter. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB775/FB1175 ....................... Page No: 57...
  • Page 62 Intec Printing Solutions Ltd. Unit 11B Dawkins Road Industrial, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4JP Tel: (+44) 1202 845960 • Web: www.intecprinters.com • email: support@intecprinters.com...

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