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USER’S MANUAL IMPORTANT Before you begin... Please complete the attached Warranty Registration Card and return it to Summa today, or go through the online registration at http://www.summa.be/registration.html. (Users outside Europe, Africa and the Middle East should check the address on the back of the Warranty Registration Card.) Failure to register may result in delayed responses to your warranty and service inquiries.
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FCC NOTICE The SummaSign Pro SL T-series cutters have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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NOTICE Summa reserves the right to modify the information contained in this User Manual at any time without prior notice. Unauthorized copying, modification, distribution or display is prohibited. All rights reserved. All queries, comments or suggestions concerning this and other Summa manuals should be directed to: Europe and Africa: Summa, bvba. Rochesterlaan 6 - 8470 GISTEL, Belgium Tel +32 59 270011 Fax +32 59 270 063 www.summa.be Americas and Asia Pacific: Summa, Inc.
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TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 3M and Scotchcal are trademarks of the 3M Corp. Arlon is a trademark of Keene Corp. DM/PL and Houston Instrument are trademarks of Summagraphics Corporation. Fasson is a trademark of Avery. Gerber is a trademark of Gerber Scientific Products, Inc. Grafitack is a trademark of Grafityp. HP-GL is a trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. IBM PC, IBM PC/XT, and IBM AT are trademarks of International Business Machines Corp. Kapco is a trademark of Kent Adhesive Products Co.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................... Page SECTION 1.......................................................................................................1-1 1 GENERAL INFORMATION .....................................................................1-1 1.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................1-1 1.1.1 PRODUCT FEATURES .....
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual SECTION 2.......................................................................................................1-1 2 OPERATION...........................................................................................2-1 2.1 THE CONTROL PANEL.......................................................................................2-1 2.1.1 THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY ........................................................................2-2 2.1.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters 2.4.16 2.4.17 2.4.18 User’s Manual LOAD ON W CMD ........................................................................................ 2-16 FLEX-CUT ........................................................................................................ 2-17 RECUT OFFSET................................................................................................ 2-17 2.5 INTERNAL TEST MENU ............................................................................
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual SECTION 4.......................................................................................................3-1 4 INTERFACE ............................................................................................4-1 4.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................4-1 4.2 RS232 INTERFACE NOTES .................................................................................4-1 4.2.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS ............................................................................................. Page SUMMASIGN PRO T-SERIES CUTTERS, REAR VIEW* ................................................... 1-10 SUMMASIGN PRO SL T-SERIES CUTTERS, FRONT VIEW.............................................. 1-12 EARTH CONNECTION .................................................................................................. 1-15 BLADE ASSEMBLY ........
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual SECTION 1 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION The SummaSign Pro SL T-series family of cutters has been designed to produce computer-generated graphic designs on cut sheet or roll vinyl media. By replacing the knife with a ballpoint pen, these cutters can also be used to produce inexpensive previews of new graphic designs on paper. This manual is a reference guide for installing and operating the SummaSign Pro SL T-series cutter models.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual 1.1.1 PRODUCT FEATURES The following are the main features of the SummaSign Pro SL T-series cutters. • Variable media widths. • User-selectable DM/PL™, HP-GL™ and HP-GL/2™ software languages. • Interchangeable drag knife • Interchangeable ballpoint pen for producing preview plots of sign designs on paper. • Interchangeable pouncing tool. • Adjustable knife pressure (and offset settings) controlled by microprocessor.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual 1.1.2 SUMMASIGN PRO SL T-SERIES USER MANUAL This user manual provides the following information: • Full technical specifications for the SummaSign Pro SL T-series cutters and compatible media. • A complete description of the main components of the SummaSign Pro SL Tseries cutters. • Step-by-step instructions for knife and ballpoint pen installation and media loading.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual 1.2 SPECIFICATIONS 1.2.1 CUTTER T750 SL Height Width Depth Weight without stand with stand without stand with stand without stand with stand without stand with stand with optional stand mm inch 255 10.04 1090 42.91 1270 50.00 1270 50.00 550 21.65 550 21.65 31 kg 68 lbs 49 kg 108 lbs T1010 SL T1400 SL T1600 SL with standard stand mm inch 255 10.04 1090 42.91 1670 65.75 1670 65.75 550 21.65 550 21.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual Vinyl Types A wide range of vinyl types has been evaluated and tested on the SummaSign Pro SL T-series cutters. When using duly certified media, operation in accordance with the functional specifications of the model is warranted. Summa should certify other media before use to ensure performance in compliance with specifications. See Appendix A for a full list of all duly certified media suitable for friction drive operation.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual 1.2.3 KNIFE, BALLPOINT PEN, AND POUNCING TOOL The SummaSign Pro SL cutters are supplied with two standard knives (for vinyl media), one masking stencil knife, one drag knife, and one black ballpoint pen.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual 1.2.5 FIRMWARE Language Supported character sets Supported fonts ROM-based plots DM/PL, HP-GL and HP-GL/2 (with selectable origin HP7475 and HP 7580/7585) Standard ASCII Sans serif (single stroke & medium) Confidence plot, DIN plot TABLE 1-5: SUMMASIGN PRO SL T-SERIES FIRMWARE 1.2.6 PERFORMANCE Cutting specifications on 0.05 mm (0.002") wax-backed vinyl, total media thickness not greater than 0.25 mm (0.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual 2.8. ENVIRONMENTAL (cutter without media) Operating Temperature Storage temperature Relative humidity 15 to 35° C -30 to 70° C 35 - 85 %, non densing 59 to 95° F -22 to 158° F con- 35 - 85 %, non densing con- TABLE 1-7: SUMMASIGN PRO SL T-SERIES ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS IMPORTANT HINT The use of dimensionally stable media is an essential prerequisite to obtaining high cut quality.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual 1.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters 1.4. User’s Manual REAR PANEL COMPONENTS In order to get acquainted with your SummaSign Pro SL cutter, read the following descriptions of the rear panel components. Figure 1-1 shows the location of the main components. 6 3 8 1 2 4 5 7 3 1 2 4 5 FIGURE 1-1: SUMMASIGN PRO SL T-SERIES CUTTERS, REAR VIEW* FOR PRACTICAL REASONS, ILLUSTRATIONS RELATE TO THE T750 SL MODEL. MEMBERS OF THE PRO SL D-SERIES FAMILY DIFFER ONLY IN WIDTH AND NUMBER OF PINCH ROLLERS.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual 1. USB Port: - This interface is based on the standards specified in Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 1.1. It provides high-speed serial bidirectional communication between the host computer and the cutter. 2. RS-232-C Port: - This DB-9P connector provides bidirectional communication between the host computer and the cutter. 3.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual 1.4 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS In order to get acquainted with your SummaSign Pro SL cutter, read the following descriptions of the front panel controls and components. Figure 1-2 shows the location of the main components. FIGURE 1-2: SUMMASIGN PRO SL T-SERIES CUTTERS, FRONT VIEW 1. Pinch roller lever : - This lever is used to raise and lower the pinch rollers during media loading (media loading is discussed in Section 1.8). 2.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual mode for manual operation, and menu mode. Each control panel function is explained in Section 2.1. 5. Display : - The 2x16 character display informs the user of the current status of the cutting process or actions that need to be taken. 6. Sensors: - The sensors detect the absence of media to prevent the knife from damaging the cutting strip. When the cutter is turned on, the sensors cause the media to move all the way to the front edge of the platen. 7.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual 1.5 POWERING UP THE CUTTER 1.5.1 EARTHING (“GROUNDING”) ! SAFETY WARNING An insulated earth conductor must be installed as part of the branch circuit that supplies power to the wall outlet to which the cutter is connected. The earth conductor must have the same size, insulation material, and thickness as the earthed and unearthed branch-circuit supply conductors, but the insulating sheath should be green, or green with yellow striping.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters USA : User’s Manual EUROPE: THREE-PIN OUTLET MAKE SURE THIS IS CONNECTED TO A KNOWN EARTH MAKE SURE THIS IS CONNECTED TO A KNOWN EARTH THREE-PIN PLUG FIGURE 1-3: EARTH CONNECTION ! IMPORTANT OPERATIONAL TIP Your cutter must only be used with a power outlet that is properly grounded to earth. Use of an unearthed outlet exposes the operator to risk of electric shock and will also lead to malfunctioning of the cutter. 1.6.2.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual 1.6 INSTALLATION OF A KNIFE, BALLPOINT PEN OR POUNCING TOOL 1.6.1 INSTALLING A STANDARD TANGENTIAL KNIFE ! SAFETY WARNING Your cutter uses razor-sharp knives. The knife blades may cause serious personal injuries if handled without proper care. Use extreme care when operating the cutter and when installing, removing or handling the knife! Î To set up your cutter for TANGENTIAL knife operation, proceed as follows. 1.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual FIGURE 1-5: NOSE PIECE INSTALLATION 3. Gently insert the knife into the tool shaft as shown in Figure 1-5. Hold the nose piece in place with one hand and, with the other hand, turn the knife holder counterclockwise until the alignment pin fits into the small notch of the tool shaft. Now turn the knife holder clockwise until its threads take hold inside the tool shaft. FIGURE 1-6: KNIFE HOLDER INSERTION 4.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual FIGURE 1-7: KNIFE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT 5. Set the knife pressure and knife depth as follows: Load media and power on the cutter. key (MENU) key until the message “USER CONFIG 1’' appears Press the on the display. 800mm/s...120g.K .45mm..ONLINE.1 Press the jogging key until “KNIFE PRESSURE” is displayed. ..KNIFE.PRESSURE ..120g....1=TEST Press the or key to modify the knife pressure. Press the key to confirm the selection.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual The knife depth is set correctly when the test pattern is visible on the front side of the media backing but not on the back. In general, you should increase the knife depth and knife pressure when using thicker types of vinyl. NOTE As the ideal knife pressure and depth settings depend on the thickness and type of media to be cut, adjusting the pressure and depth of the knife will require some practice.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual 1.6.2 INSTALLING A KNIFE FOR CUTTING MASKING STENCIL OR HEAVY MATERIALS 1. As shown in Figure 1-9, insert the knife blade into the knife holder. Make sure the knife blade is secure inside the holder. The blade is secure when it cannot be removed manually from the knife holder. To remove the blade, push at the back of the blade with a screwdriver. The blade will pop out of its holder. FIGURE 1-9: BLADE ASSEMBLY 2.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual 3. Gently insert the knife into the tool shaft as shown in Figure 1-10. Hold the nose piece in place with one hand and, with the other hand, turn the knife holder counterclockwise until the alignment pin fits into the small notch of the tool shaft. Now turn the knife holder clockwise until its threads take hold inside the tool shaft. 4. For knife pressure and depth setting, refer to section 1.6.1 point 4 and 5.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual 3. Remove the nose piece (refer to Fig 1-12). 4. Insert the drag knife into the tool shaft as shown in Fig 1-12. Turn the drag knife holder clockwise while holding the nose piece holder in place. FIGURE 1-12: DRAG KNIFE HOLDER INSERTION 5. To configure the cutter for drag knife operation, press the key (tool select). Then press the left or right jogging key until “DRAG KNIFE” appears on the second line of the LCD.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual 1.6.3 INSTALLING A BALLPOINT PEN The SummaSign Pro SL cutters can also be operated with a BALLPOINT pen. After replacing the knife with a ballpoint pen, the cutter can be used as a plotter to draw draft plots of new or existing designs on paper. Î To install the ballpoint pen, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the knife by turning the knife holder counterclockwise with one hand while holding the nose piece in place with the other hand. 2.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual FIGURE 1-14: BALLPOINT HOLDER INSERTION 5. To configure the cutter for ballpoint pen operation, press the key. Press the left or right jogging key until “BALLPOINT” appears on the second line of the LCD. Press ENTER and an asterisk (¾) will appear next to “BALLPOINT” to indicate that the ballpoint is selected. A small “P” (for "Pen") will be displayed in the upper right corner of the LCD.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual 1.6.4 INSTALLING A POUNCING TOOL The SummaSign Pro SL cutters can also be operated with a POUNCING TOOL. After replacing the knife with a pouncing tool, the cutter can be used as a pouncer. Î To install the pouncing tool, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the knife by turning the knife holder counterclockwise with one hand while holding the nose piece in place with the other hand. 2. Remove the nose piece (refer to Fig 1-14) 3.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual 1.7 LOADING MEDIA The following procedures apply primarily when roll media is being used. When using a long sheet, roll the sheet up so that it resembles a media roll. The rolled sheet can then be aligned in the cutter in the same way as a media roll. When using short sheets, alignment is not as important. If the sheet is cut off perpendicularly, it can be aligned to the front border. 1.7.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual that the left and right edges of the media always rest on sleeves. Position the pinch rollers so that they are 3 to 15 mm (0.1" to 0.6") in from the edge of the media. On the T1010 Pro SL, T1400 Pro SL, and T1600 Pro SL cutters, two, three or more sleeves may be partly or fully covered, depending on the media width used.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters 3. User’s Manual Position the flanges on the support rollers at the rear of the cutter. Slide the two media guides under the media roll so that each flange rests in the groove in the guide. In this position, the media roll and guides can be shifted left and right. Feed the media from the rear of the cutter. Position the left edge of the media on the leftmost drive sleeve and then check to see whether the right edge of the media is positioned over the wide drive sleeve.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual Use the first holes when using rolls without media flanges FIGURE 1-17: FEEDING ROLL MEDIA WITHOUT USING MEDIA FLANGES 4. Make sure that the media follows a straight path from the roll to the cutting area. This can be accomplished by sliding the media guides left and right as needed along the media support rollers. 5. The pinch rollers should be positioned over the drive sleeves and about 3 to 15 mm (0.1” to 0.6”) in from the edges of the media.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual NOTE It is not necessary to unroll the media manually from the roll. The cutter will unroll the media automatically during the load sequence. 7. The positioning and routing of sheet material is identical to that of roll media. 8. The cutter is now ready for the actual load procedure, which may be controlled from the control panel.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual 1.8 MEDIA LOAD PROCEDURE SAFE OPERATION Do not place any objects in front of, or behind, the cutter that could interfere with cutter operation. Make sure the media is free to move forward and back. Keep hands, hair, clothing and jewelry away from moving parts. Turn the power on. The following message will appear on the LCD screen: ..PLEASE.WAIT ...LOADING...
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters Press the screen: User’s Manual key again and the following message will appear on the LCD Press the 1 key to load media from a roll. Press the 2 key to load media in sheet form. If “sheet” is selected and the sensors are enabled, then the sheet is automatically loaded. If “roll” is selected, the following display will appear on the LCD: Using the , , , and jogging keys, the knife (i.e., the origin) can be repositioned to any location. Press the origin.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual An XXXX-value appears. You can change the default value by pressing the (+10), (-10), (-100), and (+100) jogging keys. to confirm the length, and the cutter will start shuffling the vinyl in Press order to set a track on the vinyl. After shuffling, the following is displayed: 800mm/s...120g.K .45mm..ONLINE.1 The cutter is now ready to receive a file. 800mm/s...120g.K .45mm..ONLINE.1 The cutter has been selected by the computer.
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SummaSign Pro SL D-series Cutters User’s Manual SECTION 2 2 OPERATION 2.1 THE CONTROL PANEL Figure 2-1 shows the control panel of the SummaSign Pro SL T-Series cutters. The main functions of the liquid crystal display (LCD) and the control panel keys are explained in the following paragraphs.
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SummaSign Pro SL D-series Cutters User’s Manual 2.1.1 THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY The 32-character liquid crystal display (LCD) consists of two lines of 16 characters each. The LCD provides cutter status information during operations and displays menu options for the configuration of the cutter. The contrast of the LCD can be adjusted from the control panel in order to ensure optimum readability under varying lighting conditions. Instructions for adjusting the LCD contrast are given in Section 2.6.11.
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SummaSign Pro SL D-series Cutters User’s Manual The SPECIAL LOAD instruction is used to initiate registration of the OPOS markers just before a contour cut is begun. See the section on OPOS for more information about contour cutting. The RECUT instruction recuts the last file sent to the cutter (provided that it fit in the buffer). When using the multiple recut function, the different copies will be cut in a way that minimizes media waste. The distance between the copies can be changed. 2.1.
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SummaSign Pro SL D-series Cutters User’s Manual 800mm/s...120g.K .45mm..ONLINE.1 Menu ..USER.CONFIG.1 Menu ..INTERNAL.TESTS Menu FIGURE 2-2: SUMMASIGN PRO SL T-SERIES CONFIGURATION SUBMENUS To select a menu by scrolling through the different options, press the key. jogging To exit from the menus and resume the previous on line operation, press the key (ON LINE).
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SummaSign Pro SL D-series Cutters User’s Manual 2.1.5 THE ENTER KEY The key (ENTER) is used to select the item currently displayed on the LCD. 2.1.6 THE 1 AND 2 KEYS 1 -2 The use of the 1 and 2 keys varies according to the operation in progress; their use is displayed on the LCD as appropriate. 2.1.7 THE JOGGING KEYS The use of the jogging keys varies according to the operation in progress.
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SummaSign Pro SL D-series Cutters User’s Manual 2.2 NORMAL OPERATION The term "normal operation" covers online operation, offline operation, and local operation, i.e. the three types of operation for actual cutting or plotting. They are explained in further detail in the following paragraphs. 2.2.1 ONLINE AND OFFLINE Online and offline are two important concepts when using the SummaSign Pro SL cutters. The cutter is online only when the following message is displayed on the LCD: 800mm/s...120g.K 45mm...
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SummaSign Pro SL D-series Cutters User’s Manual When the cutter is online, but has not been selected by the host computer, the following conditions must be met: • The cutter must be powered ON. • Media must be loaded. For detailed media loading instructions, see Section 1.8. • The proper tool must be installed. • The cutter must be connected to the host computer via a USB, RS-232-C link or a parallel interface. • The cutter must be configured for the scheduled operation.
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SummaSign Pro SL D-series Cutters User’s Manual 2.3 THE USER CONFIG MENU The USER CONFIG(uration) menu gives access to different submenus that allow you to configure the cutter's operating parameters. Access to some of the submenus will be determined by the plotting language being used. Four different user configurations can be saved. The selected configuration number is displayed on the LCD next to the USER CONFIG message. These four USER CONFIG 1(->4) menus are maintained independently.
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SummaSign Pro SL D-series Cutters TANGENTIAL KNIFE DRAG KNIFE User’s Manual BALLPOINT OR PEN POUNCING TOOL ..USER.CONFIG.1 ..USER.CONFIG.1 ..USER.CONFIG.1 ..USER.CONFIG.1 ..KNIFE.PRESSURE ..120g....1=TEST ..KNIFE.PRESSURE ..120g....1=TEST ..VELOCITY .....800mm/s... ..VELOCITY .....800mm/s... ..VELOCITY .....800mm/s... ..KNIFE.OFFSET ...45mm...1=TEST ..PEN.PRESSURE ..80g.....1=TEST ..KNIFE.OFFSET ...45mm...1=TEST ..OVERCUT .......1 ..VELOCITY .....800mm/s... ..POUNCE.GAP ......1mm.. ..
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SummaSign Pro SL D-series Cutters User’s Manual 2.3.1 KNIFE PRESSURE The KNIFE PRESSURE submenu is used to set or modify the cutting pressure of the knife. The default knife pressure value is 120 grams. The knife pressure can be set between 0 and 400 grams. The knife pressure value is set in 5-gram increments. The active knife pressure value is marked with an asterisk (¾) on the LCD. Knife pressure setup is explained in detail in section 1.6.1. 2.3.
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SummaSign Pro SL D-series Cutters User’s Manual 2.3.5 OVERCUT The OVERCUT submenu enables you to establish an overcut to facilitate weeding. The default overcut value is 1. The overcut setting can be disabled (=0) or set to any value between 0(=off) and 10. One unit is about 0.1 mm or 0.004 ". The current overcut value is marked with an asterisk (¾) on the LCD. 2.3.6 POUNCING GAP The pouncing gap submenu is used to set or modify the distance between the pounced holes.
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SummaSign Pro SL D-series Cutters User’s Manual 2.4 SYSTEM SET UP Refer to Figure 2-3. 2.4.1 CONCATENATION The CONCATENATION feature increases the speed and cut quality when high resolution data is being cut. However, when changing back to normal characters, concatenation should be deactivated by setting the parameter to 0. The active concatenation value is marked with an asterisk (¾) on the LCD. 2.4.2 SMOOTHING The SMOOTHING feature applies to graphics that have curves made up of many short vectors.
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SummaSign Pro SL D-series Cutters User’s Manual 2.4.4 TOOL The TOOL submenu is used to select the default tool at power up. Select PEN to configure the cutter for plotting operations. Select DRAG KNIFE to configure the cutter for cutting operations. Select POUNCING TOOL to configure the cutter for pouncing operations. To temporarily select a tool other than the default tool, see section 2.1.9. 2.4.5 MENU UNITS The MENU UNITS submenu allows you to select English or metric menu units for DM/PL.
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SummaSign Pro SL D-series Cutters User’s Manual 2.4.8 PARITY The PARITY submenu is used to set or modify the byte format and parity type for RS-232-C serial communication between the cutter and the host computer. The default parity setting is bit 8 = 0 (8 data bits, no parity, the 8th bit being a low bit).
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SummaSign Pro SL D-series Cutters User’s Manual 2.4.10 DM/PL ERRORS The DM/PL ERRORS submenu is used to determine whether or not different DM/PL errors, such as illegal plot commands, invalid parameter ranges or communication errors will be displayed on the LCD. This menu will only be displayed if PLOT LANGUAGE is set to DM/PL. The DM/PL ERRORS submenu can be set to REPORTED or IGNORED.
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SummaSign Pro SL D-series Cutters User’s Manual 2.4.13 MEDIA SENSOR The MEDIA SENSOR submenu is used to activate or deactivate the media sensors. The sensors detect the presence and absence of media to prevent damage to the cutting strip and knife tip. The active setting is marked with an asterisk (¾) on the LCD. 2.4.14 AUTOLOAD The AUTOLOAD option allows the user to control how vinyl is pulled from the roll. When AUTOLOAD is ON, the cutter will automatically unroll the vinyl as needed.
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SummaSign Pro SL D-series Cutters User’s Manual 2.4.17 FLEX-CUT FLEX-CUT can be set to OFF, Mode 1 or Mode 2. When set to Modes 1 or 2, the cutter will alternately cut one length with full pressure and one length with reduced pressure. FLEX-CUT offers the advantage of cutting completely through the material while, at the same time, allowing the material to stay together by means of small media bridges. MODE 1 is the quickest mode, but is less precise because the pressure changes during the cutting.
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SummaSign Pro SL D-series Cutters User’s Manual 2.5 INTERNAL TEST MENU Î To access an internal cut, proceed as follows: 1. Power on the cutter. 2. Load cutting or plotting media. 3. Install a knife or pen. 4. Press the key. 5. Press the 6. To perform the plot, press the key until INTERNAL TESTS is displayed. Press the or jogging key until the desired internal plot is displayed. key. To exit this menu and go to another menu, press the menu is displayed.
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SummaSign Pro SL D-series Cutters User’s Manual 2.5.1 TANG. KNIFE CALIBRATION The purpose of the knife calibration procedure is to detect and, if necessary, to correct problems related to the concentricity of the TANGENTIAL knife blade. This procedure should only be run when required. If cut quality problems are apparent when a new knife is installed, perform a knife calibration test as described in the following paragraphs.
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SummaSign Pro SL D-series Cutters User’s Manual NOTE Prior to knife calibration, load vinyl and install a knife to avoid damage to the cutting strip. 2.5.1.1 ADJUST ORIGIN test procedure ..INTERNAL.TESTS .CALIBRATE.KNIFE Press to select the ORIGIN test. .ADJUST.ORIGIN ..0 Press to execute the ORIGIN test. This is the correctly cut test pattern. Weed out the ring and compare the circle pattern cut in the vinyl with the circle pattern illustrated above.
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SummaSign Pro SL D-series Cutters User’s Manual However, if you obtained a pattern similar to the one above, decrease the value displayed on the LCD by pressing the closed-circle cut. To repeat the test, press the Press the jogging key to correct the key. key to go to the next step of the calibration procedure. 2.5.1.2 ADJUST LAT. test procedure .ADJUST.LAT ..0 Press to execute the LAT test. 1 runs from the horizontal line at the bottom to the center.
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SummaSign Pro SL D-series Cutters User’s Manual However, if the cut resembles the pattern illustrated above, increase the value displayed on the LCD by pressing the lines cut. To repeat the test, press the key. jogging key to correct the closing A complementary test has been added to fine tune the LAT. adjustment. Press the 2 key to perform the vertical test shown above. All the squares should be identical. Press the key to go to the next step of the procedure. 2.5.1.3 ADJUST LONG. TEST PROCEDURE .
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SummaSign Pro SL D-series Cutters User’s Manual Weed out the rectangle. If the pattern looks like the one above, decrease the value displayed on the LCD by pressing the closing lines cut. To repeat the test, press the key. jogging key to correct the key to repeat the calibration test, or press the Press the the procedure.
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SummaSign Pro SL D-series Cutters User’s Manual 2.5.3 MENU PLOT MENU PLOT produces a hard copy of the present cutter configuration, i.e. the parameter settings in the USER CONFIG submenus described in Section 2.3. The plot is organised by menu categories to show the current values for the various USER CONFIG 1(->4) configurations. To run this plot, load a sheet of plotting paper and install a pen. NOTE It is strongly recommended that a MENU PLOT be plotted each time the cutter configuration is altered.
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SummaSign Pro SL D-series Cutters User’s Manual 2.5.6 CAL. MEDIA CALIBRATION MEDIA is used to calibrate the sensitivity of the Optical Positioning System (OPOS) sensor. This calibration is normally done at the factory. Run this test when the cutter fails to read the markers on a certain type of media. First, print a black square measuring at least 4x4cm on the media that will be used. Be sure to use the same ink that will be used when creating the registration markers.
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SummaSign Pro SL D-series Cutters User’s Manual 2.6 SYSTEM TESTS The SYSTEM TESTS submenu consists of a special set of procedures that are not required for normal cutter operation. Field service personnel, however, will occasionally use the SYSTEM TESTS menu. When in SYSTEM TESTS, the cutter is fully operational and performs as described in this manual. 2.6.1 LANGUAGE The MENU LANGUAGE submenu is used to set or modify the dialogue language on the LCD.
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SummaSign Pro SL D-series Cutters User’s Manual 2.6.4 OPTICAL SENSOR OPTICAL SENSOR is used to check whether or not the OPOS sensor is functioning properly. If the sensor is positioned over black media, the sensor output should be High (above 1500). If the sensor is positioned over white media, the sensor output should be low (below 400). 2.6.
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SummaSign Pro SL D-series Cutters User’s Manual 2.6.8 RAM TEST This test completely checks the RAM bit for bit. The cutter will not respond when this test is in progress. After this test is complete, power the cutter off and then back on. 2.6.9 INSTALL MENU The INSTALL MENU procedure restores the factory-defined menu settings in all four USER CONFIG menus. This procedure can be performed without a tool or media. 2.6.
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SummaSign Pro SL D-series Cutters User’s Manual SECTION 3 3 GENERAL INFORMATION 3.1 MAINTENANCE & CLEANING The SummaSign Pro SL cutters have a number of sliding surfaces made of smooth metals and plastics. They are virtually friction-free and require no lubrication. They will, however, collect dust and lint that may affect the performance of the cutter. Keep the cutter as clean as possible by using a dust cover.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual FIGURE 3-1: CLEANING OF THE DRIVE SLEEVES 3.1.2 CLEANING THE SENSORS After a while, the sensors may become dirty with accumulated residue from the media that may cause the cutter to malfunction. Î To clean the sensor area, proceed as follows: 1. The sensors are located on the right side of the cutter, one on the front platen and another on the rear platen. FIGURE 3-2: LOCATION OF THE SENSORS 2.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual 3.1.3 CLEANING THE NOSE PIECE The nose piece may accumulate residue from the vinyl that will result in poor cut quality. Î To clean the nose piece, proceed as follows: 1. Gently remove the knife by turning the knife holder counterclockwise. 2. Observe the orientation of the nose piece and then push it out of its holder. 3. Remove any remaining vinyl residue using a brush or a pair of tweezers. 4. Replace the nose piece. 5.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual 3.2 OPERATING VOLTAGE CONVERSION The power entry module cover shows four possible AC voltage settings (100 V, 120 V, 220 V and 240 V). The hole with the pin indicates the cutter's active voltage setting. If this setting does not match the voltage supplied to your site, you must change the voltage BEFORE powering on the cutter. When changing the voltage setting, you will also have to change the fuses as appropriate for the voltage.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual SECTION 4 4 INTERFACE 4.1 INTRODUCTION This section describes the signal connections for communication between your cutter and the host computer. When connecting the cutter to the host computer, always proceed as follows: 1. Refer to the documentation provided with your cutting/plotting software, and check the recommended cabling specifications. 2.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual 2. The default settings of the cutter are as follow: • Baudrate : 9600 (see 2.3.8.) • Data Bits :8 • Parity : None (see 2.3.9.) • Stop Bits :2 • Flow Control : Hardware 4.2.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual 4.3 USB INTERFACE NOTES 4.3.1 USB SPECIFICATIONS The cutter’s built-in USB interface is based on the standards specified in Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 1.1. The cable length should be 5 meters or less. The adaptable connector type is USB Series “B”. The cable specifications are USB Series A 4-pin for the computer side and USB Series B 4-pin for the cutter side. 4.3.2 INSTALLING THE USB SOFTWARE UNDER WINDOWS 1.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual 4.3.3 INSTALLING THE USB SOFTWARE FOR YOUR MACINTOSH Minimum requirements: • • Macintosh OS 8.5 or higher Macintosh with USB connection Plug the cable connector securely into the cutter’s USB interface connector. Plug the other end of the cable into the Mac’s USB interface connector. Insert the “Summa Cutter CD: Manuals and Drivers” CD-ROM into your Mac’s CD-ROM drive. Double-click the “USB Install Driver” icon.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual 4.3.4 PARALLEL INTERFACE CONNECTOR ON CUTTER The use of a shielded parallel cable is required.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters User’s Manual APPENDIX A 5 MEDIA CERTIFICATION Types of media A wide range of vinyl types has been evaluated and extensively tested on the SummaSign Pro SL D-series cutters. Only duly certified media should be used to ensure operation in compliance with the functional specifications of the Pro SL T-series cutters as listed in Section 1 of the User’s Manual. An alphabetic list of all duly certified media is included below.
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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters MACTAC MULTIFIX MULTISTIQ PMF TESA X-FILM Appendix User’s Manual MaCal 8900 MaCal 9700 MaCal 9800 Series 1000 Series 5000 Series 7000 Series 4500 Series 4600 Series 4700 500 - 600 - 700 Series Tesacal 4196 Economy A-2