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- Page 1 CMC Model 8500e MatDesigner Software Getting Started Manual MatDesigner...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardcutters.com MatDesigner 8500e - Getting Started Manual Contents Packing List ....................5 Check Contents ......................5 Equipment Required ....................5 Setting up the 8500e Board ...............6 Setting up the Stand or Wall Mount ............6 Assembling the Wall Mount ................6... - Page 3 Where to Find More Information .............22 More information on the Straight Line Trimmer ...........22 Documentation ......................22 Knowledge Base .....................22 Website ........................22 Troubleshooting ..................23 Cuts Look Wavy ....................23 Blade Keeps Breaking ..................23 Frequently Asked Questions ..............23 Hardware Maintenance ................24 CMC 8500e GettingStartedManual8500e 12/06/21...
- Page 4 Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardcutters.com Maintenance Schedule ...................24 Daily: ........................24 Weekly: .......................24 Monthly: ......................24 Off load the Air Regulator ..................25 CMC 8500e GettingStartedManual8500e 12/06/21...
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Page 5: Packing List
You will also need an air compressor that puts out between 100psi and 120psi. Surge Protector Table for the Computer/Monitor WARNING: The Wizard™ 8500e cannot be laid flat. It MUST be set on a Stand or a Wall Mount to avoid damage to the Air Cylinders. CMC 8500e... -
Page 6: Setting Up The 8500E Board
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardcutters.com Setting up the 8500e Board Congratulations on the acquisition of your new Wizard™ - welcome aboard! The first step toward using your new Wizard Mat Cutter is to set up your Stand or Wall Mount, then unpack the Wizard and install it. The following instructions will show you how to set up your Wizard. Begin by clearing an area for the Wizard. The board requires at least 80" wide by 65" high (203 x 165 cm). The minimum space required for the computer, monitor, mouse and keyboard is 26" x 30" (66 x 76 cm). -
Page 7: Sintra Black Protective Sheet
CMC. Removing the Shipping Blocks 1. Locate the four shipping blocks holding the gantry in place. There are two on top of the upper gantry; one to the left of the gantry on the underside of the top rail, and one to the right of the gantry on the top of the rail. CMC 8500e GettingStartedManual8500e 12/06/21... -
Page 8: Unlock The Gantry Wheels
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardcutters.com There are two shipping blocks on each side of the lower gantry on the bottom rail. 2. Remove the shipping blocks by loosening the 3/16” Allen screw from the T-Nut. Slide the T-Nuts to the right end of the rail;... -
Page 9: Check Squareness
Toothed Belt and the Toothed Pulley. If not, call Help Desk. Head Installation Install the Head onto the Gantry 1. Remove the two 5/32" screws from the Head and set aside. Move the Gantry to the right edge of the CMC. CMC 8500e GettingStartedManual8500e 12/06/21... -
Page 10: Expose The Blade
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardcutters.com 2. Point the Head so that the Foot Block faces toward the CMC and the wheels are close to the bottom of the Gantry. Line up the wheels on the Head to the center channels of the Gantry arm. -
Page 11: Installing The St 500 Straight Line Trimmer
1. Slowly tighten the bottom locking knob COUNTER- CLOCKWISE until it is snug. 2. Slowly tighten the top locking knob CLOCKWISE until it is snug. You will calibrate it after the air lines are hooked up. CMC 8500e GettingStartedManual8500e 12/06/21... -
Page 12: Hooking Up The Gantry And St 500 Air Lines
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardcutters.com Hooking up the Gantry and ST 500 Air Lines Connecting the Board Cable Be VERY CAREFUL when connecting the large Board Cable. Align the four in-line... -
Page 13: Calibration And Alignment Of The Straight Line Trimmer
Blade. 1. Place at least one piece of matboard larger than the mat being trimmed behind the Straight Line Trimmer to avoid cutting into the Board. CMC 8500e GettingStartedManual8500e 12/06/21... -
Page 14: Calibration And Alignment Of The Straight Line Trimmer
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardcutters.com 2. Place the matboard to be cut underneath the Straight Line Trimmer; use the handy ruler for placement. 3. Flip the clamp switch upwards to lock the matboard down. -
Page 15: Install Hoods
6. Cut the mat again, and readjust if necessary. When the top of the matboard cuts the correct width, retighten the Locking Nut to keep the Alignment Adjustment Screw from moving. Do not use the Wizard to cut anything wider than 53” from the left edge of the matboard... this INCLUDES the outside cut... without first remov- ing the Straight Line Trimmer. -
Page 16: Connect The Ecu
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardcutters.com Connect the ECU WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGE! No user serviceable parts inside the ECU. 1. Connect USB Cable (USB-B end) to back of the ECU. 2. The other end of the USB Cable (USB-A end) should be plugged into the USB Port on the back of the Computer. -
Page 17: Turn On The System
Click Edit New Mat from the Main Screen. Stay on the Single Tab. Note that you have three tabs to select from: Single, Multi, Array. Opening Size Enter 5x7 (13x18 cm) for width and height of the Opening. NOTE: If "Opening Size First" is unchecked in Defaults under Editor, the Outside Size field will be displayed on top. You can start by entering dimensions in Outside Size field first if you prefer. CMC 8500e GettingStartedManual8500e 12/06/21... -
Page 18: Borders
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardcutters.com Borders Enter 2 (5 cm) for the Bottom, Top and Side mat border widths. The Arrow indicator shows whether the borders are applied to the top layer down or the bottom layer up, as set in Defaults under Borders. -
Page 19: Put Matboard On The Cmc
Blade Cartridge on top of the Head. Holding it about an inch above the bottom rail, slide the Gantry and the Head assembly to the left edge of the CMC until it stops. Then Slide the Head down until the Foot Block rests against the Head A lignment Stop. CMC 8500e GettingStartedManual8500e 12/06/21... -
Page 20: After The Cmc Has Cut The Mat
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardcutters.com Click on the Align Screen and the Head will align to the home position and then begin to cut. You can also Align the Head without cutting by clicking on the Power button on the Cut Preview. After the CMC Has Cut the Mat After the cut has finished, the Head will return to the home position, and the Foot Block will rotate to the Aligned position so that you may access the Blade Cartridge. Unless the CMC asks you to Align the Head, do NOT turn the Foot Block. Remove the matboard from the CMC. You have cut your first mat! Click Back to return to the New Openings Screen. If The Cut Doesn't Look Right See the Troubleshooting section near the end of this document. -
Page 21: Aborting A Cut
Select a Different Template Now that you have Clicked Back from the Cut Preview to return to the New Openings Screen, you can easily change the size for the next mat by entering different numbers in the fields. But, let's say that this time we want to make an Oval opening instead of a Rectangle. Click on the Template itself under Template Design. The Template Library will appear. Select #102 Oval from the Template Library by clicking on it. New Template is displayed. Go to Cut Preview Click Cut to go to the Cut Preview. CMC 8500e GettingStartedManual8500e 12/06/21... -
Page 22: Put Matboard On The Cmc
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardcutters.com Put Matboard on the CMC Make sure that you have 2 layers of disposable matboard of adequate size underneath the mat to be cut. Since this mat will be cut from the back, place the matboard face down on the CMC (facing away from you). Make sure the matboard nestles tightly under the Horizontal Clamp and the Vertical Clamp of the CMC. Click Cut Click Cut to cut the mat. Because the motors are still engaged, the Wizard will automatically begin to cut. You will not need to Align the Head again until the software requests you to (i.e., after motors idle for a long period or after an Abort). Remove the matboard from the CMC. You have cut your second mat! Click Back to return to the New Openings Screen or Quit to return to the Main Screen. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
A: If the motors have been idle (i.e., you can move the Head because there is no power to the motors), or if a cut has been abort- ed, the Head will have to be aligned before cutting. Otherwise, the Head is rotated into the incorrect position and will break the Blade. See “Align the Head when Motors are Disengaged” in this document for more information. Q: I Click Cut and the Matboard moves around and does not cut correctly. How do I fix this? A: Make sure that your air compressor is turned on, and that the airlines are not pinched. The Wizard CMC requires air to engage the Clamps that hold the Matboard in place when cutting. Q: My opening is cut in the wrong place, what should I check? A: Make sure you are placing the matboard correctly into the CMC. See “Go to Cut Preview to Cut Your First Mat > Put Mat- board in the CMC” in this document for further instructions. If the Wizard is not cutting the outside of the mat, re-measure the mat again and make sure that it was trimmed down to the correct size. If the Wizard is cutting the outside of the mat, see the Configurations section of the Manual to determine if the Opening Adjustment needs to be adjusted. Q: What process does the computer use to download Corners? A: When you Click Check for Corners, MatDesigner will check to see if you are connected to the Internet. If you are connected to the Internet, MatDesigner will use that connection to download your corners. If you are not connected to the Internet, Mat- Designer will manually dial out to get your corners. Q: My MatDesigner keeps opening in Demo mode and will not cut. What should I check? A: Make sure that the ECU is properly hooked up, plugged in and turned on. See “Hook up Computer > Connect the USB ECU” in this document for more information. CMC 8500e GettingStartedManual8500e 12/06/21... -
Page 24: Hardware Maintenance
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardcutters.com Q: Does Wizard offer training? A: Refer to our website at www.wizardint.com and our newsletters for locations and dates. Q: How do I order Blades? A: You can access our Web Store on our website at www.wizardint.com or by calling Order Processing at 888/855-3335. Q: Do I need to save the packaging the Board came in? A: YES – for warranty purposes, if you ever need to return a part, these boxes will be very useful. Rental customers are required to keep all packaging to return the machine at the end of the rental period. Q: Where can I get more information on specific questions? A: See “Where to Find More Information” in this documentation for more information. Or you can call Help Desk at 888/855- 3335 or e-mail to SupportAdmin@wizardint.com. Q: I hit the Emergency Stop Button. How can I get the Wizard to cut again? A: See “Aborting a Cut: Restarting after an Abort” in this document for more information. Hardware Maintenance Paper dust is very abrasive. The CMC is a high tech precision piece of equipment that requires periodic tuning for accurate mat cutting. Damage caused by improper maintenance is not covered by warranty and will necessitate return of the CMC to the factory for rebuilding/repair. Maintenance Schedule Do not spray anything directly on the CMC; spray onto a cloth and then wipe. - Page 25 You will hear/feel air escaping. The smaller Air Regulators are set at the factory and do not need to be adjusted. The dial on the larger Air Regular should read 60psi when your Air Source is on and at full pressure. If it does not read 60psi on the gauge, call Help Desk to adjust. Off load trapped water at least once a week. CMC 8500e GettingStartedManual8500e 12/06/21...
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