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ColorCut FB9500 Unpack and Installation Manual
T09388A
4 March 2025

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  • Page 1 ColorCut FB9500 Unpack and Installation Manual T09388A 4 March 2025...
  • Page 2 Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. NOTE: The domestic environment is an environment where the use of broadcast radio and television receivers may be expected within a distance of 10 m of the apparatus concerned.

  • Page 3: How To Read This Manual

    Introduction Please read the Safety Information included with your shipment before using this machine. It contains information related to USER SAFETY and PRE- VENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. How to Read This Manual Notation Conventions Whenever necessary, the following points for attention are indicated in this manual. Warning: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety Information When using this machine, the following safety precautions should always be followed. Safety During Operation Warning: • To avoid hazardous situations such as electric shock or danger while exposed to moving, rotating or cutting devices, do not remove any covers, guards or screws other than those specified in this manual.
  • Page 5 General Safety Warning: • Always connect the equipment to a properly grounded power source (wall outlet). Wall outlet should be located near the system and easily accessible. If in doubt, have the power source checked by a qualified electrician. • Improper grounding of the equipment can result in electrical shock. Never connect the machine to a power source that lacks a ground connection terminal.
  • Page 6 General Safety (continued) Caution: • Always follow all warnings marked on, or supplied with, the equipment. • When you disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull the plug (not the cable). • While moving the machine, always exercise care and make sure that the power cord will not be damaged under the machine. •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Unpack and Installation Instructions Unpack Instructions ....................1-2 1.1.1 Feeder ...................... 1-2 1.1.2 Cutter ....................... 1-5 Installation Requirements ..................1-7 1.2.1 Minimum space requirements ..............1-7 1.2.2 Power Requirements ................1-8 1.2.3 Workstation Hardware Requirements ............1-8 Installation Precautions ..................... 1-9 FB9500 Installation ....................

  • Page 8: Unpack Instructions

    Unpack Instructions 1.1.1 Feeder 4. Remove the screws along the bottom of the crate. 1. Remove the straps [A] and boxes [B] on top of the main crate. 5. Using a screwdriver [F] remove the metal corner reinforcements [E] as shown in the picture.
  • Page 9 7. Remove the plastic wrap [H]. 10. Lower the wheels (4x) [M] of the machine so the machine sits on wheels instead of feet. Caution: It is recommended that minimum of three people carry out this task. Warning: Do not lift the unit from the bottom, but use the handles [N] on the sides! 8.
  • Page 10 15. Unpack media stacker. 12. Cut security zip tie [O] on feeder head. 13. Open the back cover and cut security zip tie [P] on motor arm. 16. Retrieve the bag containing screws (4x) [Q]. 14. Unpack the compressor. 4 March 2025 Installation Procedure FB9500...

  • Page 11: Cutter

    1.1.2 Cutter 1. Remove the screws on top of the lid and remove the lid [A]. 4. Remove top foam support [D]. 5. Remove plastic wrap [E]. 2. Remove the screws (12x) on each side of the crate and remove the 6.
  • Page 12 8. Remove back door [H]. Intentionally blank 9. Lower the wheels [I] to the pallet so the machine sits on wheels instead of feet. Caution: It is recommended that minimum of three people carry out this task. 10. Move machine to the edge of the pallet. Lift down one side of the machine then slightly lift up the other side of the machine and have an additional person pull out the pallet from beneath the feeder.

  • Page 13: Installation Requirements

    Installation Requirements 1.2.1 Minimum space requirements 1. Working Space is different than the Machine dimensions. 2. Ensure there is sufficient space at the rear of the FB9500 to easily load sheets and adjust the media side guides. 3. Ensure there is sufficient space above the FB9500 to easily press the Emergency Stop Switch in case of a problem. Machine Dimensions 4. Ensure there is space for the exit tray, without causing an obstruction to walkways.

  • Page 14: Power Requirements

    1.2.2 Power Requirements 1. Ensure that a power outlet is available nearby the system, fused to Compatible OS Versions withstand the system’s combined rated current. PC Windows 10 Pro or 11 Pro – 64 bit 2. The current consumption can be seen on the machine labels. For example: Mac OS version 10.11 (El Capitan) - Mac OS version 13 (Ventura) if the machine label says “100-240 V, 3.4-1.7 A”...

  • Page 15: Installation Precautions

    Installation Precautions Safety measures Please read the information and safety measures carefully prior to installation and initial operation of the unit. • Do not place any magnetic objects in the vicinity of the cutting head; • Do not use emergency stop button for regular operation of the Cutter. otherwise uniform contact pressure may not be ensured.

  • Page 16: Fb9500 Installation

    FB9500 Installation 1.4.1 Accessory check Description Item Compressor Compressor Wheels Compressor Air line Compressor Wheel screw Compressor Wheel nut Accessory box (incl. USB storage device, USB Cable, Ethernet Cable, Power Cable, Calibration Pen Tool, Blade Holder, Blades, Allen key) Media Stacker tray Media Stacker base Media Stacker screws Media Stacker back stop...

  • Page 17: Cutter Preparation

    1.4.2 Cutter preparation 4. Remove screws (2x) [E] on the side of the feeder. Save screws for later 1. Install wheels (2x) [A] of the compressor by using screws (2x) [B] and use. nuts (2x) [C]. 5. Align the Cutter with the Feeder, push them together. 2.
  • Page 18 7. Retrieve parts for Media Stacker assembly. Attach the tray to the base using the retrieved screws (4x) [F]. Turn the assembly over with casters on the ground. 11. Retrieve connecting cable [I] and install as shown in the picture. 12.

  • Page 19: Tool Carriage And Tools Installation

    1.4.4 Tool Carriage and Tools installation Tools installation Tool position 1 - Tangential Creasing Wheel (Optional) The tool carriage is mounted on a bar, located at the front of your FB9500 cutter that spans across the cutting area. The Tool carriage contains two tool Note: The FB9500 comes pre-fitted with default 0.28 creasing wheel. It is holders, each independently controllable.
  • Page 20 Tool position 2 - Blade Holder Bracket to hold tool Flange Tool holder 1. To install a tool into position 2 loosen the tool holder’s thumb screw [D] 3. Make sure that the tool bracket is engaged on top of the tool’s flange, and then sufficiently to enable a blade holder to be inserted in Tool position 2 up tighten the thumb screw. to its flange. (If the Flange is above the bracket that holds the tool, the tool height will be incorrect and the tool may gradually move up during operation).

  • Page 21: Software Installation

    ColorCut Pro Software for your ColorCut Cutter is supplied on the included CD, however it may also be downloaded from Plockmatic Customer Center or scan the QR code provided to access MyFinisher website. 3. Enter the License code from the card supplied with your ColorCut Pro Note: ColorCut Pro requires a Minimum display resolution: 960×830.
  • Page 22 ColorCut Pro installation for CorelDraw Skip this section if you have installed ColorCut Pro for Adobe Illustrator. As part of the ColorCut Pro installation, the plug-in’s to CorelDRAW are installed, however you need to add a shortcut into CorelDRAW. 1. Open CorelDRAW then click on the Tools menu, and select Options.
  • Page 23 8. Navigate to: For 32bit users of CorelDRAW C:\Program Files (x86)\PlockMatic Group\ColorCutPro 5 For 64bit users of CorelDRAW C:\Program Files\PlockMatic Group\ColorCutPro and select the icon as shown.
  • Page 24 Intentionally blank 11. To add the ColorCut Pro plug-in to your File Menu next to the Print item, press and hold on the Command name again at point, Click and hold the left mouse button and drag the icon until you position the mouse over File Menu, which will pop open the file drop-down menu.

  • Page 25: Connecting And Powering On The Cutter

    Connecting and powering on the cutter 1.6.2 Connecting to computer The ColorCut Pro software includes the USB and Ethernet drivers built into 1.6.1 Turning on the cutter the software. There is no need to install any addition drivers. Warning: Note: Operation can not be guaranteed in the following circumstances: Before connecting the machines to the power supply, make sure that each 1) When connection is made through a USB hub or an add-on USB board.

  • Page 26: Usb Or Ethernet Connection Confirmation

    1.6.3 USB or Ethernet Connection confirmation 5. If the Output Device shows, [File Output] then the connection has not 1. Launch ColorCut Pro. been successful [C]. Switch off the cutter and wait 10 sec. Unplug the 2. When the ColorCut Pro application launches, click on the Settings USB cable from your computer, and try a different port, then switch back button [A].

  • Page 27: Checking The Installation

    Test Cut The Test Cut function allows you to check your blade depth/force settings on your ColorCut FB9500 cutter and perform calibration of Align Tool2 to Tool1. Note: The Test screen is very useful for checking your blade depth and the pressure/force used during cutting, prior to starting a job.

  • Page 28: Calibration Of The Vision3 Sensor Offset To The Cutting Blade

    Calibration of the Vision3 sensor offset to the Cutting Blade Result Action The ColorCut FB9500 engine includes a Vison3 sensor which is an 8th Generation ARMS system (Automatic Registration Mark Sensor). The Vi- Cuts through card with pressure Too much blade exposed. Remove blade holder, sion3 sensor uses a CCD camera to automatically detect registration marks, <...
  • Page 29 2. Set/Check the appropriate pressure for the Calibration Pen Tool. (Not too much pressure or you may break the pen). Check the AutoFind Force [I] pressure is set to between 200 - 320 gms of pressure. Recommended pressure is 220 gms. For very thin paper it should be reduced.

  • Page 30: Test Cut Using Pen Tool To Calibrate Tool2 To Tool1

    1.7.3 Test cut using pen tool to calibrate Tool2 to Tool1 1.7.4 Tangential Tool Calibration 1. Retrieve calibration pen tool from accessory kit and install it in Tool holder 2; The Tangential Tool Calibration allows you to check rotation of Tangential Tool and perform calibration of the tool after replacement to compensate for 2.
  • Page 31 Intentionally blank 7. Look at the tip of the crease [A] among the drawn lines. The center line should be an even point, not offset to either side. 8. If the middle line appears without any tearing [A], the wheel is calibrated correctly.

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