Page 1 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual igital-Die Flatbed Cutter/Creaser ColorCut FB9500 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: T10233_EN_A Date: 16 April 2025...
Page 2 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Scan the QR code to access translated versions of this manual in German, Italian, French, and Spanish. Visit https://plockmaticgroup.com/myfinisher/fb9500/ to view the manual in your preferred language.
Page 3 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Introduction This manual contains instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get maximum versatility 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.
Page 4 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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. •...
Page 5 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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: Safety Measures
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Table of Contents What You Can Do With This Machine ....................9 Guide To Components ...........................14 ColorCut FB9500 Cutter ........................14 ColorCut FB9500 Feeder ........................15 ColorCut FB9500 User Interface .....................16 ColorCut Pro Main Interface ......................22 1. Basics ......................37 Turning On / Off the Main Power ......................37 Auto Sheet Feeder Controls ........................38 Launching ColorCut Pro .........................39...
Page 8 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Using ‘ColorCut Pro Add PageMARKs’ ...................78 Cutting without using PageMarks ....................81 How To Cut Files Using ColorCut Pro ....................83 Cutting Jobs Directly from Graphics Application (Direct Mode)............84 Retrieving Jobs from the Job Library (Job Server Mode) ..............85 Enter a Job number to retrieve the Cut Job file directly ..............89 3.
Page 9: What You Can Do With This Machine
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual What You Can Do With This Machine The FB9500 Pro is a fully automated tangential creasing digital die cutter that offers unmatched speed, exceptional media handling, and advanced yet easy-to-use production features. It enables the creation of high- quality packaging, point-of-sale displays, and labels with impressive efficiency.
Page 10 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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.
Page 11 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Introduction Introduction to ColorCut Pro Software To cut your projects with the ColorCut FB9500 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 12 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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 13 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual ColorCut Pro for Mac Users Mac users can design and generate jobs on Mac workstations using ColorCut Pro’s MAC client 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 14: Guide To Components
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Guide To Components ColorCut FB9500 Cutter Tool Carriage Clamps Tool 1 (Tangential Creaser) Wi-Fi antenna Tool 2 (Drag/Contour Knife) 7’’ LCD Touch Panel Tool Beam Hard Keys USB Stick Connector Power Switch Rear Camera Scanning bar Emergency Stop Switch Rear scanning camera Vacuum Bed...
Page 15: Colorcut Fb9500 Feeder
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual ColorCut FB9500 Feeder LED indicator Emergency Stop Switch Feeder arm Power Cable Power Switch Auto Sheet feeder table Microswitch Perspex guard Media Pick up vacuum gauge Amperage adjustment gauge Adjustment knob Test/check button...
Page 16: Colorcut Fb9500 User Interface
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual ColorCut FB9500 User Interface O ine Enter On the control panel there is a power button [A], 7" Color LCD Touch LCD panel [B], with 6 hard buttons [C] to help make selections and change values to control the FB9500 cutter. The 7"...
Page 17 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual ColorCut FB9500 User Interface, continued O ine 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 FB9500 vacuum fan and access the move function, held mode, tools, and test functions.
Page 18 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual ColorCut FB9500 User Interface, continued Return to Origin Once the [Return to Origin] button is pressed the tool carriage (specifically the tip of Tool 1) repositions to the last saved origin point. Sheet Placement Assistant The Sheet Placement Assistant feature moves the beam with the tool carriage to the side, allowing easy placement or removal of the sheets.
Page 19 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual ColorCut FB9500 User Interface, continued Held 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 20 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual ColorCut FB9500 User Interface, continued Media Placement Control Media placement lets you switch between Auto- Sheet Feeder for full automation and Manual mode for single sheet templating. Press [ENTER] to confirm any changes. Auto Feeder productivity lets you choose between ‘simultaneous cut and feed’...
Page 21 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual ColorCut FB9500 User Interface, continued Auto Sheet Feeder Reverse Side Options, cont. 5. Press Start. The cutter will read all page marks. 6. When reading is done, the beam will move aside. 7. Mark the sheet’s position before you flip it. 8.
Page 22: Colorcut Pro Main Interface
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual ColorCut Pro Main Interface Overview of the ColorCut Pro Main Screen (Direct Mode) Preview of selected cut/crease job Pre-Set Action Vision3 Sensor video echo Assigning an action to a color Camera Illumination control Edit Material/Action setting Default Camera Illumination Auto Weld option Exposure control...
Page 23 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual ColorCut Pro Main Interface, continued Overview of the ColorCut Pro Main Screen (Job Server Mode) The screen options and layout are almost identical to the ColorCut Pro (Direct Mode), with the exception of items. 1, 8, 17 & 19 detailed below. Preview of selected cut/crease job Pre-Set Action Vision3 Sensor video echo...
Page 24 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Job Preview Window ColorCut Pro Direct Mode ColorCut Pro Job Server Mode When launching ColorCut Pro in Direct mode a When launching ColorCut Pro in Job Server mode preview of the cutting profile on the selected layer an information graphic will be displayed in the Job will be shown in the Job Preview Window.
Page 25 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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 26 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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 your and other important settings.
Page 27: Cut Settings
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Cut Settings ColorCut Pro displays a preview of the file to be cut in the Job Preview Window [A]. If the cut file contains different line colors then each color is matched to one of the 8 primary colors that ColorCut Pro recognizes (See section “Line Colors recognised by ColorCut Pro”).
Page 28 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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 29 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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 30 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Creating Smart TAGs to hold elements in Using “Line Style” When using the FB9500 for die-cutting (full cut through) applications, only use Smart Tags if the media is falling out during the cut and causing issues. This shouldn’t happen on a flatbed due to the suction. Another reason to use Smart Tags is to keep the elements inside the media, making transportation easier after cutting and reducing the mess produced.
Page 31 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Creating Smart TAGs to hold elements in Using “Line Style”, continued 3. Select the new Media Type (“Smart Tags 50 mm (2”)”) Ensure the “Tags 50 mm (2”)” Use Tool is set to Cut tool [B]. 4.
Page 32 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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 (7.9”)” for longer lines. 8.
Page 33 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Force of the Cut/Crease The Force parameter [E] controls the pressure applied by the tool. It ranges from 0 to 2.5 kg (5.5 lb). The maximum cutting force is 1300 g (2.9 lb). • Settings above 600 g (1.4 lb) may suggest the need for extending the blade more.
Page 34 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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 (0.08”) or 3 mm (0.12”).
Page 35: Switch Modes
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Start/Scan QR Code The [Start] or [Scan QR Code] control is a dynamic button which changes based upon the mode you are working 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...
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Page 37: Basics
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 1. Basics Turning On / Off the Main Power 1. Make sure that the FB9500 power cord is plugged into the wall outlet. 2. Set main power switch [A] to ON position. Page Intentionally Blank 3.
Page 38: Auto Sheet Feeder Controls
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Auto Sheet Feeder Controls The FB9500 Auto Sheet Feeder uses compressed air for the media pick up, sheet separation, air pulse hold down and for sheet placement. The controls to adjust these are found on the right side of the Auto Sheet Feeder, open the door to access the controls.
Page 39: Launching Colorcut Pro
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Launching 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 40: Job Server Mode
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*. The ColorCut Pro splash screen will briefly appear then the main ColorCut Pro application will be displayed In the preview window, an informational image will appear showing you where to position a job (if manually positioning).
Page 41: Direct Mode
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Direct Mode Selecting the Cutline Layer It is important to note that when launching ColorCut Pro - Production Studio, the software will examine the currently 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 42 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Direct Mode, continued Launching ColorCut Pro (Direct Mode) After selecting the layer you wish to send to the ColorCut FB9500 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 43: Cutter Blades (An Overview Of Blade Types)
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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 44: The Blade Holder
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual The Blade Holder Blade Depth Adjustment Lock Flange Warning: When handling cutter blades, be careful to avoid cutting your fingers or other parts of Exposed Blade your body. 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 45: Blade Adjustment
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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. Scan the QR code to see the tutorial for Blade Discipline.
Page 46: Replacing Tangential Creasing Wheel
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Replacing Tangential Creasing Wheel 1. Remove screws [A] (2x) and remove Tangential creasing wheel [B]. 2. Retrieve Tangential wheel holder with Tangential wheel replacement. Install with screws [A] (2x). 3. Perform Tangential Tool Calibration (See section “Tangential Tool Calibration”).
Page 47: Test Cut
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Test Cut The Test Cut function allows to check blade depth/force settings on ColorCut FB9500 cutter and perform calibration of Align Tool2 to Tool1. After the Blade tool has been loaded and you have manually adjusted the blade depth to a level you believe is correct.
Page 48 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Test Cut, continued Result Action Cuts through card with pressure < 220 g (0.49 lb) Too much blade exposed. Remove blade holder, reduce blade exposure, and test again. Cannot cut through card with pressure > 450 g Not enough blade exposed.
Page 49: Tangential Tool Calibration
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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 media on the cutting table. 2.
Page 50: Reverse Side Mark Calibration
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Reverse Side Mark Calibration The Reverse Side Mark System allows to optimize the creasing quality for certain jobs by creasing the back of the sheet without having PageMarks or QR codes on both sides. Calibration should be completed prior to setting up new media.
Page 51 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Reverse Side Mark Calibration, continued 4. Once the sheet has been fed and the clamps are holding the sheet down, you can calibrate the arm/camera. Start by using the left and right physical buttons to adjust the feed advance of the arm. You want the front edge of the sheet to line up with the highlighted green bar.
Page 52 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Reverse Side Mark Calibration, continued 7. Once you have ticks in all four boxes of the Verification As- sistant for both camera previews. You will be able to press Enter, which will progress the Calibration process to Step 3. 8.
Page 53: Configuring Colorcut Pro
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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 54: Blade Adjustment
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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 55 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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 (0.04”), use a 0.25 mm (0.01”) Knife offset, while the 1.5 mm (0.06”) larger Circlip blades use a 0.75 mm (0.03”) Knife Offset.
Page 56: Scan Targets
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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 57: Output Device
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Output Device This setting shows the current Output Device [E] connected. When the ColorCut FB9500 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 FB9500 cutter on the connection of your computer, then this will show: “File...
Page 58 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Auto Find - Setting the Sensor Offset to the Blade NOTE: This section is only for reference; this procedure is already completed during installation (Section 1.7.2. in Installation Manual) The ColorCut Flatbed cutter includes a Vision3 ARMS system (Automatic Registration Mark Sensor). The Vison3 ARMS sensor uses an high quality CCD camera to automatically detect Registration Marks (PageMARKs), enabling accurate cutting using ColorCut Pro.
Page 59 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Auto Find - Setting the Sensor Offset to the Blade, continued 3. Place a blank sheet of paper on the cutting table. Use sheet placement assistant for easier access. 4. Connect cutter to network using either Wi-Fi, Ethernet or USB.
Page 60: Units Of Measurement
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Units of Measurement ColorCut Pro can be operated in Metric (mm) or Inches (Imperial). Use the Units control to set the measurement units to your preference. Choosing where to set Speed and Force ColorCut Pro allows you to define the Speed and Force Settings for each Action which is important especially if you wish to cut with different pressures in one job (i.e.
Page 61: Activation/Deactivating Colorcut Pro License
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Activation/Deactivating ColorCut Pro License ColorCut Pro is activated and licensed through an online license server. You receive a license capable of 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 62: Productivity Options
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Productivity Options In addition to the configuration settings there are additional settings that can influence your productivity and furthermore enable automated 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 63: Sort Method
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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 64: After Scanning Qr Code Ask Before Cutting
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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 65: Reverse Side Cut And Crease
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Reverse side cut and crease This function enables the cutter to process the job from the opposite side of the sheet, as required by the design. Although the design and registration marks are printed on one side, the cutting and creasing operations are performed on the reverse side.
Page 66: Media Options
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Media Options The Auto-Sheet feeder, uses self centering media guides, this means the edge of the media will be located in different 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 67: Media Positioning
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Media Positioning The Media Positioning [J] control sets location that the FB9500 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 68: Production Log
The Industry 4.0 Log may be required by EPOS systems and certain JDF systems. To find the location of the output data file, for your EPOS, JDF system (or third party application) navigate to: C:\Program Files (x86)\Plockmatic Group\ColorCutPro 5\industry4 The file path may alter.
Page 69: Advanced Productivity Options
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Advanced Productivity options The FB9500 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...
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Page 71: Setting Up A Job
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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 organized 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 72: Layers
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Layers Layers for Printing In this example, the main graphics layer is visible and active. The ColorCut auto-generated 3rd layer with Alignment 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 73: Drawing Cut, Perforated Or Crease Lines
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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 74: Registration Pagemarks
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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 surrounds your design.
Page 75 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Positioning of Registration PageMARKs, continued 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 the waste matrix on your labels easier.
Page 76: Automatically Adding Registration Pagemarks
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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 77 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Configuring Automatic PageMARKs, continued NOTE: The terms Landscape or Portrait in the ColorCut Pro PageMarks preferences, relate to the position- ing of the marks on the sheet based on the thumbnail shown (i.e. Landscape places them on the left of the design and so if your design is already Landscape then choosing landscape in the ColorCut Pro preferences will effectively rotate the mark position and add your marks to the left edge as you design on screen.
Page 78: Using 'Colorcut Pro Add Pagemarks
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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 79 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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 80 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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 81: Cutting Without Using Pagemarks
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Job Numbers, QR Codes 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 82 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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 83: How To Cut Files Using Colorcut Pro
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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)
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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)
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Retrieving Jobs with QR codes printed on them, continued Before proceeding to the next step, if needed, adjust the distance of the outer Vacuum finger, loosen the knobs and move the Vacuum finger assembly forward or backward. Measure the distance from the side of the media up to the edge of the suction cup.
Page 87 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Retrieving Jobs with QR codes printed on them, continued The sheet of media will be lifted from the stack using the Vacuum fingers (any media that clings to the bottom of the sheet being picked up will be dislodged either by the high pressured air stream or the metal retaining fingers on the lead edge of the feeder).
Page 88 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Retrieving Jobs with QR codes printed on them, continued In Live Preview Window you will be able to see an ‘echo’ of what the Vision3 registration sensor is seeing. The first PageMARK scanned will appear in the Live preview Window, as the position is captured the Scan History of the location will be shown [F].
Page 89: Enter A Job Number To Retrieve The Cut Job File Directly
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Enter a Job number to retrieve the Cut Job file directly In addition to scanning a QR code to retrieve a cut file, from the Job Library you can also manually enter the job number to load the cut file. There are several reasons why it is useful to enter the Job number directly rather than scanning the QR code: Manually entering the Job Number can enable you to pre-load line Color assignments In Production menu, you would normally have the option ‘After scanning QR Code ask before cutting’...
Page 90 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Enter a Job number to retrieve the Cut Job file directly, continued 1. To load a Job file from the Job Library using the Job Number click on the QR Code Icon [A]. This will display a dialogue box asking you to enter the Job Number manually. 2.
Page 91: Settings And Options
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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 measurements are adjusted until they match, guaranteeing precise cutting.
Page 93: Qr Code Positioning
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual QR Code Positioning Within the QR code position menu, users have the flexibility to select from five distinct positioning options. This feature proves particularly valuable in scenarios where the design elements intersect with the QR code’s intended location, necessitating an adjustment for optimal placement.
Page 94: Network Settings
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Network Settings The network settings screen allows to connect the cutter to either Wi-Fi or Ethernet. When static settings are enabled, it is possible to manually configure the connection settings, while with DHCP turned on, the settings are automatically assigned by default.
Page 95: Network Share
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Network Share Connecting to a network share simplifies accessing .CCH files on a workstation. To start, enter the Server IP address and the Share Name “ColorCut_Held.” The cutter will recognize and connect to this folder. Provide valid network credentials, like a user name and password and press [Connect].
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Page 97: Held Mode
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 4. Held Mode Hold mode allows the machine to operate directly using files stored on a USB drive or from a network share. 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 Fb9500 Network
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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.
Page 99 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Sharing ColorCut_Held Folder on FB9500 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 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Sharing ColorCut_Held Folder on FB9500 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
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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.
Page 103: Remarks
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 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
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Maintaining Your Machine Never attempt any maintenance function that is not specifically described in this documentation. Cleaning of tool 2 The tools should be checked and cleaned of paper dust weekly to ensure the blade rotates freely in the holder. 1.
Page 105 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Rear Camera Scanning Bar Make sure to clean the Rear Camera Scanning bar daily by using a microfiber cloth. Turn off the machine and disconnect the power cord before performing any procedures. Rear Camera Scanning Bar Compressor Drainage Drain the compressor daily by identifying the drain valve to avoid excess moisture buildup and to keep the compressor functioning optimally.
Page 106 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual Lubrication of Feeder Threaded Rod Weekly clean the Cutting head rail with engineer wipe and lubricate threaded rod with white lithium or multipurpose grease. Turn off the machine and disconnect the power cord before performing any procedures. Open the back cover of the feeder to access the threaded rod.
Page 107: Fb9500 Best Practices
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual FB9500 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 inaccuracy during cutting. Be sure to use your printers de-curl function if possible.
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Page 109: Specifications
T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual 6. Specifications FB9500 Technical Specifications Cut Area Auto Sheet Feed Manual placement Maximum media area 500 mm x 720 mm (19.7” x 28.5”) 550 mm x 850 mm (21.7” x 33.5”) Effective contour cutting area 483 mm x 700 mm (19.1” x 27.6”) 495 mm x 735 mm (19.5”...
Page 110 T10233_EN_A FB9500 Pro Operator Manual FB9500 Technical Specifications Cut Area Auto Sheet Feed Manual placement Sheet separation features Sheet jog with forward facing air blade separation with additional stainless steel sheet fingers and air pulse knock down jet Reverse side registration system Patented additional 2 CCD camera systems to read sheet registration marks from rear side Productivity indicator...

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