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Summary of Contents for Lynx S-60
- Page 1 ™ L YNX ® User's Guide SIGNWarehouse lynx_man_rev1_0504...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. – Learning 1.1 Initial Inspection 1.2 Front View of Lynx 1.3 Back View of Lynx 1.4 Side View of Lynx 2. – Installation 2.1 Installation 2.2 Stand and Media Handling System Installation 2.3 Blade Installation 3. – Connecting the Cutter 3.1 Parallel Transmission... -
Page 3: Learning
AC Power Cord Blade Holder Blade (PLTB-ROLAND-45) Water-Based Fiber-Tip Pen: 0.3 mm tip width Parallel Cable 24” Lynx Optional Item Quantity Stand & Flexible Media Support System includes: (Please see 2-1 for Installation) • Stand set and accessory box • Roll Media Flange •... -
Page 4: Front View Of Lynx
1.2 Front View of Lynx ( see Figure 1-1) Cutting Pad Tool Carriage Paper Sensor Control Panel Grid Drum Platen Figure 1-1 Alignment Rulers Knife Guide Pinch Rollers 1.3 Back View of Lynx ( see Figure 1-2) Lever Paper Sensor... -
Page 5: Cutting Plotter Body
Roll Holder Support Media Roll Flanges Stand Roll Holder Figure 1-3 1. Platen - Provides the surface for holding and supporting media during cutting. 2. Cutting Pad - Provides protection for the blade while the blade is cutting. 3. Alignment Ruler –... -
Page 6: Side View Of Lynx
This is a vinyl cutter. It is not intended to be used with windows drivers or as a printer. Signwarehouse.com does not recommend that you use these drivers. 1.4 Side View of Lynx Figure 1-4 Figure 1-5 Left Hand Side (Figure 1-4) AC Power Connector –... -
Page 7: Installation
2. Installation 2.1 Installation Caution 1 • Make sure the power switch is off before installing the cutting plotter. • Carefully handle the cutter to prevent any injuries. Caution 2 Choosing a proper place before setting up the cutting plotter Before installing your cutting plotter, select a suitable location, which meets the following conditions. - Page 8 2.2 Stand & Flexible Media Handling System Installation (The Stand and Flexible Media Support System for Lynx S-60 is optional) Step 1 Examine supplied items in the accessory box of stand carton: • 20 pieces of M6 (Alan head) screws •...
- Page 9 Step 3 • Use M6 screws, washers and spring washers to assemble part , then use the screwdriver to tighten them; this creates an H-shaped base. Figure 2-2 and 2-3 (reverse of the H-stand) will show you the position to insert screws. Figure 2-3 Figure 2-2 Step 4...
- Page 10 Step 5 • Then connect part and H-shape stand. First, position the extension of part into the squares holes on H-stand. Second, insert the screws and washers into the holes besides the squares then tighten them (Figure 2-5). Figure 2-5 Step 6 •...
- Page 11 Step 7 • Insert the roll holder support with the screws into the holes of the stand then tighten them as Figure 2-6. You can choose roll holder support’s position by inserting into different holes. Figure 2-7 Step 8 • Place two roll holders into the holes in the roll holder support (Figure 2-8).
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Page 12: Blade Installation
Step 9 • The complete picture will be like Figure 2-9. Figure 2-9 2.3 Blade Installation Figure 2-10 is the illustrator of the blade holder. Insert a blade into the bottom of the blade holder and remove the blade by pushing the pin. Make sure that your fi ngers are away from the blade tip. Adjustment depth knob Outward ring Figure 2-10... - Page 13 Step 1 Install blade (Figure 2-11). Figure 2-11 Step 2 Push the blade to the bottom of the blade holder. (Figure 2-12). Figure 2-12 Step 3 Adjust the blade tip to suitable length by screwing “Blade tip adjustment screw” clockwise or count-clockwise. (Figure 2-13).
- Page 14 Step 4 Insert the blade holder into tool carriage. Please note the outward ring of the holder must be placed into the grooves of carriage fi rmly (see Figure 2-14), then fasten the case (Figure 2-15) Figure 2-14 Figure 2-15 Step 5 Use the reversing steps to remove the blade holder.
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Page 15: Connecting The Cutter
3. Connecting Cutting Plotters The cutting plotter communicates with a computer through a USB (Universal Serial Bus), Parallel port (Centronics) or a Serial port (RS-232C). This chapter shows you how to connect the cutting plotter to a host computer and how to set up the computer/cutting plotter interconnection. !!Notice: When USB connection is enabled, both parallel port and serial port will be disabled automatically. -
Page 16: Transmitting The Data To The Plotter
3.4 Interfaces for Macintosh Plus/SE/II Note: Modern Macs need a USB to PIA cable to communicate with the Lynx cutter. You must have a USB to PIA cable to successfully connect your Macintosh to a Lynx cutter. 3. Connecting the Cutter... -
Page 17: Usb Port
USB Port The USB port can only be used in conjunction with windows drivers. The windows drivers are available at http://techsupport.signwarehouse.com/HTML/Cutters/index.html ***DISCLAIMER*** This is a vinyl cutter! It is not intended to be used with windows drivers or as a printer. SignWarehouse.com does not recommend that you use these drivers. -
Page 18: Basic Operation
At least one of the two paper sensors (Figure 4-2) should be covered. Once the media covers the sensor, the cutting plotter will size the media’s width and length automatically. Front View Of Lynx Figure 4-2 Back View Of Lynx Paper Sensor 4. - Page 19 Move the pinch rollers manually to the proper position. The pinch rollers must be positioned above the grid drum. The white marks on the main beam will remind you where the grid drums are (Figure 4-3). The cutting head will not cut outside of the pinch rollers. The distance between the pinch rollers is your maximum cutting distance.
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Page 20: Loading The Roll Media
4.2 Loading the Roll Media First, put the roll media guide bushes on two roll holders (Figure 4-5) but do not lock them down. Roll Media Guide Bushes Figure 4-5 Option A (Recommended) Insert the two roll holders into the roll media support set then place the roll media directly between the two roll holders (Figure 4-6). - Page 21 Then put the roll media on the roll holders. Adjust the position of the roll media to ensure that media fl anges are able to run in the grooves of media guide bushes (Figure 4-8). Make sure the roll is directly behind where the vinyl lines up on the front of the cutter.
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Page 22: Roll Base
4) Then turn the roll downward to make an equal tension across the media (Figure 4-10) Move the pinch rollers to the correct location and be careful that the pinch rollers are positioned above the grid drums. Push the lever backward to lower down the pinch rollers Figure 4-10 Adjust and tighten roll media guide bushes on the roll holder to... -
Page 23: Control Panel
4.3 Control Panel Figure 4-12 ON/OFF LINE Key – Used for communication between the cutting plotter and the host computer. When ON LINE condition, the LED above is on. Press the ON/OFF LINE LED again to turn off. PAUSE Key – Pressing this key once can temporarily terminate the motion of the cutter, and the ON/ OFF LINE LED fl... -
Page 24: Power On
4.4 Power On • Be sure not to put hands or anything else on the platen of the plotter when turning on the power. It may cause injury. • Keep long hair away from the grid drum when power is on. Turn on the power switch on the left-hand side of the cutting plotter. -
Page 25: On/Off Line Key
4.5 ON/OFF LINE Key • On - line When the machine is in the “ON LINE” condition, the ON/OFF LINE LED on, the cutting plotter is ready to receive data from the host computer. At this moment, only “PAUSE” and “ON/OFF LINE” keys are valid. Change the setting value of dip switch Press the PAUSE key to change the setting value during cutting. -
Page 26: Repeat Key
4.7 Repeat Key Lynx can repeat your last cutting job at the same position by pressing the REPEAT key without setting a new origin. If you’re using a thicker media, it is better to use this function to avoid damaging your blade. -
Page 27: Dip Switch Setting
4.10 Dip Switch Setting To get a perfect cutting job, you have to choose the proper dip switch setting. The table below shows function of each dip switch. See the default setting values Figure 4-13. Dip Switch Function Switch Down Switch Up Default Value SW 1-3... - Page 28 SW 1-3: OFFSET SETTING The fi rst three dip switches represent 8 different offset values as below: 0.000 0.250 0.300 1.000 0.175 0.275 0.500 0.750 SW-4: MEDIA WEIGHT (SPEED) The fourth dip switch from the left sets the upper limit for cutting speed. Heavy media has a smaller upper limit. The value of the cutting speed can be changed from the driver.
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Page 29: Tracking Performance
SW-7: AUTO UNROLL Unroll heavy media at least 50 cm when the next point of movement is located beyond the unrolled position. If the media type is single, this function is disabled. Disable the auto unroll Enable the auto unroll SW-8: MEDIA TYPE Set the type of the media you are using. -
Page 30: Cutting Test
In order to achieve the best cutting performance, it is necessary to set cutting conditions that match the cutting media, giving considerations to the thickness of the sheet and type of material. Lynx can perform a cutting test to determine the appropriate cutting force and offset value for your media and this can only work under the off-line condition. -
Page 31: Cutter Tool
4.14 Adjust Tool Force When the cutting test is completed, a square cut out appears. Peel off the square to see if it can be easily separated from the media base. If yes, the tool force is appropriate. If not, use “Pen Force Control Slider” on the right-hand side of the plotter to adjust the tool force. -
Page 32: Care & Basic Maintenance
5. Care & Basic Maintenance This chapter explains the basic maintenance (i.e. cleaning the cutting plotter) required for the cutting plotter. Except for the below mentioned, all other maintenance must be performed by a qualifi ed service technician. 5.1 Cleaning the Cutting Plotter In order to keep the cutting plotter under good condition and best performance, you need to clean the machine properly and regularly. -
Page 33: Cleaning The Grid Drum
5.2 Cleaning the Grid Drum Turn off the cutting plotter, and move the tool carriage away from the area needed to be cleaned. Raise the pinch rollers and move them away from the grid drum for cleaning. Use a bristle brush (a toothbrush is acceptable) to remove dust from the drum surface. Rotate the drum manually while cleaning. -
Page 34: Troubleshooting
Why is the cutting plotter not functioning? 6.1 If the cutter does not operate? If your Lynx doesn’t run, please check the following items fi rst: Is the AC power cord plugged in properly? Is the AC power cord connected to the power connector properly? -
Page 35: Light Indicators
6.2 Light Indicators Certain problems are identifi ed by the control panel lights. If your cutting plotter stops operating or the lights are on or fl ashing unexpectedly, check the following descriptions of panel light patterns and the corrective actions you should take. 6.3 Warning Indicators When the ERROR LED fl... - Page 36 Warning 3 Lever up or no media Check the lever position and be sure to put the media in the cutting plotter before cutting. Warning 4 Cannot repeat cutting This condition happens for two reasons: the buffer holds no data or the buffer is full. For the former condition, please send a new graph from the computer;...
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Page 37: Error Indicators
6.4 Error Indicators If mechanical problems or failure during operations happen, the ERROR LED will turn on. Please follow the instruction below to solve the problem. If the plotter still cannot work, please inform your dealer of these types of error indicators or have your plotter serviced. Error Indicators Error On/Off... -
Page 38: Cutting Quality Problem
6.5 Cutting Quality Problems Is the blade installed correctly and the blade holder fastened securely? Is the blade dull or Refer to the “Blade chipped? Installation”. Is tool force set up properly? Replace with a new blade. Is the tool offset set Adjust the tool force up properly? to obtain an optimum... -
Page 39: Quick Menu
Quick Menu Power ON (the POWER LED lights on) Place the media and pull the lever to lower down the pinch rollers (make sure the pinch rollers are positioned above the grid drums, that is, within the white marks). The cutting plotter will size the media automatically according to the setting of the dip switch on the right side of the cutter (usually the presetting is ROLL media type). -
Page 40: Important Information
Important Information Thanks for purchasing a Lynx cutting plotter. To optimize the performance of your Lynx, please take the time to read through the user manual completely and follow up the correct operation procedure. Hope you will enjoy using your cutting plotter. -
Page 41: About The Tool
About the Tool OFFSET is the distance that the blade tip is displaced from the center-line of the blade. Blade Central line Blade tip Offset Protrusion Length of the Blade Protrusion length of the blade Thickness of the fi lm (t1) Thickness of the base paper (t2) Length of protrusion = t1 + t 2/ 2, but for your convenience you may just make it about 0.3~ 0.5 mm beyond the... -
Page 42: Cutting Pad
Lynx Series Optional Accessories The following items are available for Lynx series: Item Part No. Description US Price Vinyl Express Blade PLTB-ROLAND-30 30° US $14.00 (Fits all Vinyl PLTB-ROLAND-45 45° US $11.00 Express cutters) PLTB-ROLAND-60 60° US $11.00 Item Part No. -
Page 43: Equipment Specifi Cation
Equipment Specifi cation Specifi cation: Lynx S-60, S-30 Model Name/ No. LYNX S-60 LYNX S-30 24” cutter 12”cutter Operational Method Roller-Type Max. Cutting Width 590mm (23.23in) 280mm (11.02in) Max. Media Loading Width 719mm (28.3in) 459mm (18.07in) Min. Media Loading Width...