User’s Guide Sign Cutting Plotter
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter 2 AP-75280 – Rev. 1.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter COPYRIGHT NOTICE COPYRIGHT 2009 Mutoh Europe N.V. All rights reserved. Mutoh reserves the right to modify the information contained in this manual at any time without prior notice. This document may not be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, without written permission of the copyright owner. This document is furnished to support the Mutoh CutServer in combination with the MUTOH SC-Pro cutting plotter.
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User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing a Mutoh SC-Pro series sign cutting plotter. The Mutoh SC-Pro drag knife cutting plotter has been designed to be one of the most user-friendly and versatile cutting plotters in the market. As a stand-alone cutting plotter, the SC-Pro can cut and plot designs onto PVC or paper as required.
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User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Regularisation and safety information ................................................ 11 1.1 Comply with following regulations ............................................................................. 11 1.2 Important notes ......................................................................................................... 12 1.3 Safety Labels ...................................................................................................
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter 4.2.7 4.2.8 4.2.9 4.2.10 4.2.11 4.2.12 4.2.13 4.2.14 4.2.15 4.2.16 4.2.17 4.2.18 4.2.19 4.2.20 4.2.21 4.2.22 4.2.23 4.2.24 Origin .............................................................................................................. 52 Laser speed .................................................................................................... 52 Tool-up speed .................................................................................................
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter 6 Contour cutting ..................................................................................... 79 6.1 Different alignment methods ..................................................................................... 79 6.2 Which Aligning Method should I use? ....................................................................... 80 6.3 Square details ........................................................................................................... 81 6.
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User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 1 : SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 REGULARISATION AND SAFETY INFORMATION Safety terms in this manual are categorized into following three types, depending on the degree of the risk (or the scale of accident) Safety Terms Details WARNING Must be followed carefully to avoid death or serious bodily injury.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 1 : SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.2 IMPORTANT NOTES Technical problems and maintenance, which require the cutter to be opened, can only be done by qualified personnel who were trained to repair this type of machine. Unauthorized removing of covers and/or overruling safety locks can be dangerous and will result in your guarantee becoming void. After powering OFF the machine, wait at least 10 seconds before powering ON again.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 1 : SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Be careful not to get stuck between the following moving parts: ► Cutting head ► Grid rollers Be careful not to get stuck between the following moving parts: ► Cutting head ► Grid rollers 13 AP-75280 – Rev. 1.
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User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 2 : PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.1 DIMENSIONS Please find below the sizes of the SC Pro cutter with all dimensions in millimetres. 2305 1062 1259 662 2.2 INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS The location where you set up your equipment is very important. Please see to it that it meets following conditions: Power supply • • • 100 - 240 VAC 50 - 60 Hz Max. 1.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 2 : PRODUCT OVERVIEW Room conditions • Please protect your cutter from moisture, dust, draughts and direct sunlight (to prevent possible media detection and epos readout issues). It is best to keep your machine away from open windows and air-conditioners. • See to it that there is an adequate space around the cutter so that ventilation is not obstructed. • Avoid unnecessary vibrations and set up your cutter on a level surface.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 2 : PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.3 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 2.3.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 2 : PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.3.2 Rear of the SC-PRO 1 2 12 3 4 11 5 10 9 8 7 6 N° Part Function 1 Grid roller marks To mark the position of the grid rollers. The pressure rollers should always be positioned on top of a grid roller, if not, it will be impossible to start cutting. 2 Conveyor roll support brackets To support the conveyor rolls. Multiple stands possible for the conveyor rolls.
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User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 2 : PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.4 IN-THE-BOX CONTENTS After unpacking each box, inspect if there are no damaged parts and that all necessary parts are present. NOTES • • THE CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGES MAY BE DIFFERENT DEPENDING ON THE MARKET WHERE THEY ARE USED. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL MUTOH DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR FOR DETAILS. IF ANY PART IS MISSING OR BROKEN, CONTACT EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING: o THE SHOP WHERE YOU BOUGHT YOUR MUTOH CUTTER o YOUR LOCAL MUTOH DISTRIBUTOR.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 3 : BASICS 3 BASICS 3.1 INSTALLING AND REPLACING TOOLS 3.1.1 Installing tools At the right-hand side of the cutter head, you will find a pivoting mounting bracket. Opening this bracket will enable you to install a full range of cutting and drawing tools. To do so, please follow the instructions mentioned below. Step 1 : Open the screw (1) to unlock the tool head-mounting bracket.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 3 : BASICS 3.1.2 Replace cutter blade To replace a blade, please proceed as follows: STANDARD KNIFE HOLDER KNIFE HOLDER WITH NONIUS Step 1 : Hold the body (2) into one hand and unscrew the base part (1) Step 1 : Take the body into one hand and remove the base part Step 2 : Remove the spring (3) and the cutting blade (4).
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 3 : BASICS 3.1.3 Replace auto sheet-off knife When you frequently use the auto-sheet-off utility, it is a good practice to regularly clean the knife and to replace it when it starts to wear. To replace the auto sheet-off knife, please follow the instructions mentioned below. Step 1 : Power OFF the unit and remove the power cable. Step 2 : Remove the 2 screws fixing the head cover. Step 3 : Higher the cutter cap (1) and swing it away (2).
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 3 : BASICS 3.1.4 Replacing the cutting mat To replace the cutting mat, proceed as follows: Step 1 : To easy the replacement procedure, it is recommended to remove the Y-rail cover (1) by loosening the 4 screws. Experienced users might do this without removing the cover. 1 Step 2 : Remove the worn cutting mat (1) by pulling it out (or use a flat screwdriver) Step 3 : Gently scrape out the remaining glue with a flat screwdriver.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 3 : BASICS Step 6 : Remove the backing of the new cutting mat and install it in the cutting groove. a. Depending on the type of grid roll cover, the cutting mat should be installed differently. You can recognize the type of cover by the amount of holes at the left side (refer to picture below). TYPE 1 TYPE 2 i. For TYPE 1 Stick the cutting mat as close as possible to the rear of the machine. REAR FRONT ii.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 3 : BASICS 3.2 HANDLING AND STORING MEDIA Before you will be able to cut a job, it is necessary to know which media to use. 3.2.1 Handling media When you handle media, please pay attention to the following: • Use recommended media in an appropriate environment. Following are the appropriate temperature and humidity ranges for printing.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 3 : BASICS 3.3 LOADING MEDIA 3.3.1 Loading roll media Please follow the procedure below to load roll media properly. Be aware that there is a loading cycle difference between loading cut vinyl and pre-printed vinyl meant for contour cutting. 3.3.1.1 Loading cut vinyl Configuration to start from: ► ► ► ► Raised pressure rollers. Rear media collection bag open and EMPTY. Front media collection bag open when the cutting job is smaller than 4m.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 3 : BASICS Step 3 : Guide the media under the pressure rollers to the front of the cutter. Step 4 : Position the pressure rollers as you have decided in step 2. Pressure rollers 2-3-4 have a tactile and audible click system which makes it easier to position them correctly. The right pressure roller (1) can never be malpositioned. If one of the others is malpositioned, a message will be displayed after media initialization. Please refer to the picture.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 3 : BASICS Step 7 : Push the guiding flanges against the left and right side of roll to be sure it does not drift. Step 8 : Be sure that the media is cut off straight at the front to avoid media initialization mismatches. Notes Before lowering the pressure rollers, be sure that there is a knife or pen installed in the head. This because during the media initialization, the penhead will also be initialized.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 3 : BASICS 3.3.1.2 Loading pre-printed vinyl Configuration to start from: ► ► ► ► Raised pressure rollers. Rear media collection bag open and EMPTY. Front media collection bag open when the cutting job is smaller than 4m. Front media collection bag closed when the cutting job is larger than 4 m. Install the brake and two 3” cones on the conveyor roll closest to the cutter. Step 1 : Install the vinyl between the two 3” cones but do not fix the cones already.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 3 : BASICS Step 5 : Position the pressure rollers as you have decided in step 2. Pressure rollers 2-3-4 have a tactile and audible click system which makes it easier to position them correctly. The right pressure roller (1) can never be malpositioned. If one of the others is malpositioned, a message will be displayed after media initialization. Please refer to the picture.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 3 : BASICS Step 8 : Be sure that the media is cut off straight at the front to avoid media initialization mismatches. Notes Before lowering the pressure rollers, be sure that there is a knife or pen installed in the head. This because during the media initialization, the penhead will also be initialized. If you insert a pen/knife afterwards, the machine will not know how to wind the coil of the penhead.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 3 : BASICS 3.3.2 Loading sheet media Configuration to start from: ► ► ► ► Raised pressure rollers. Remove conveyor rolls. Rear media collection bag open and EMPTY. Front media collection bag open when the cutting job is smaller than 4m. Front media collection bag closed when the cutting job is larger than 4m. Step 1 : Guide the media under the pressure rollers at the front of the cutter.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 3 : BASICS Step 5 : Make sure that about half of the sheet hangs in front of the machine and half hangs at the back. This will make it easier to align the media correctly. Step 6 : Load the media straight. To help you, two rulers are attached to the front platen. Step 7 : Be sure that the media is cut off straight at the front to avoid media initialization mismatches.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 4 : WALKTHROUGH THE OPERATION PANEL 4 WALKTHROUGH THE OPERATION PANEL The operation panel has been build up out of different keys as described in Chapter 2: “Product Overview Operation Panel”. o Direct access keys With these keys, it is possible to enter the frequently used menu items directly without the necessity to go via the main menu.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 4 : WALKTHROUGH THE OPERATION PANEL 4.1.1 SHEET OFF key When a job has been finished and the media has to be sheeted off, this function can be used. Notes Please refer also to the “sheet off mode” and “sheet off margin” menu. Step 1 : Feed the media using the keys to the desired position. Step 2 : Press the [SHEET OFF] key. Step 3 : Press the [ ] key to start to sheet-off sequence or the [ ] key to cancel.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 4 : WALKTHROUGH THE OPERATION PANEL 4.1.2 ORIGIN key Please follow the instructions below to change / control the origin. Notes Please make sure media is loaded. installed media. If not, the SC-Pro positioning calculation is based on previously Step 1 : Press the [ORIGIN] key. Step 2 : The EPOS laser will be activated automatically.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 4 : WALKTHROUGH THE OPERATION PANEL 4.1.4 CONTOUR CUTTING key Please follow the instructions below to select an alignment method, to set parameters and to start contour cutting. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO CONTOUR CUT, PLEASE REFER TO: ► ► THE APPLICATION GUIDE DESCRIBING ALL DETAILS ABOUT CONTOUR CUTTING. CHAPTER 6 OF THIS MANUAL Step 1 : Press the [CONTOUR CUTTING] key. Step 2 : Select the alignment method with the - keys and confirm with the - key.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 4 : WALKTHROUGH THE OPERATION PANEL b. When you have selected “Barcode Single” or “Barcode Multi”, you have to decide if the job has to be performed only once (“Single Scan”) or multiple times (“Repeat Mode”). Contourcutting Single scan Repeat Mode Start: Exit: ► c. Press the - key to start the scanning of the reference box. When you have selected “Trim Poster”, you have to fill in the X and Y length of the poster you want to trim.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 4 : WALKTHROUGH THE OPERATION PANEL *Pause* Required tool: Through cut tool To continue:►/II ► Press the [PLAY] key to trim the poster according to the routine shown below 4 6 5 3 2 1 ► After trimming the poster, you will be asked to reinstall the default cutting tool *Pause* Required tool: Default cut tool To continue:►/II 40 AP-75280 – Rev. 1.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 4 : WALKTHROUGH THE OPERATION PANEL 4.1.5 SPEED key Please follow the instructions below to change / control the cutting speed. Step 1 : Press the [SPEED] key. Step 2 : The current speed (in cm/s) will be displayed. Change the value with the Speed 60 [cm/s] Start: Step 3 : Press the [ - keys. Exit: ] key to change the current value or the [ ] key to abort.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 4 : WALKTHROUGH THE OPERATION PANEL 4.1.6 FORCE key Please follow the instructions below to change / control the tool force. Tool force is the amount of downward pressure that the cutter applies on the knife / pen. We merely want to point out that you have to try to cut your design with the lowest possible pressure that gives no trouble to weed. Some cast media require only 20 grams to be cut completely through.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 4 : WALKTHROUGH THE OPERATION PANEL 4.1.7 OFFSET key Please follow the instructions below to change / control the offset. Step 1 : Press the [OFFSET] key. Step 2 : The current offset (in mm) will be displayed. Change the value with the Offset 0.50 [mm] Start: - keys. Exit: Step 3 : Press the [ ] key to change/test the current value or the [ ] key to abort.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 4 : WALKTHROUGH THE OPERATION PANEL 4.1.8 TOOL key Please follow the instructions below to change the tool. Step 1 : Press the [TOOL] key. Step 2 : The current selected tool will be displayed. Switch between knife or pen with the - keys. Tool Pen Start: Step 3 : Press the [ Exit: ] key to change the current value or the [ 44 ] key to abort. AP-75280 – Rev. 1.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 4 : WALKTHROUGH THE OPERATION PANEL 4.2 MENU OVERVIEW ▼ ▼ Before to be able to browse through the menu, be sure that the cutter is in normal conditions. ▼ Press the [ ] key to go back to the menu overview ▼ *READY* X Roll Y 1181 Drag Knife Tool 60 cm/s 100 g ▼ ▼ Press the [MENU]-key to open the menu.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 4 : WALKTHROUGH THE OPERATION PANEL PLEASE FIND BELOW A COMPLETE OVERVIEW OF THE EXISTING MENUS. THE DEFAULT VALUES ARE MARKED IN BOLD. Note that it is possible to view the full or basic menu. The items shown in the basic menu are marked in grey.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 4 : WALKTHROUGH THE OPERATION PANEL Program Step 0,010mm 0,025mm VS / ZF / AS ACCEPT IGNORE ToolSwap Detect OFF AUTODETECT LCD contrast 0 – 16 – 32 Keyboard beep No Yes VERSIONS Application X port FPGA Keyboard Serial comm. BaudRate ► SP x.x.x ► XP x.x.x ► FPGA x.x.x ► KB x.x.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 4 : WALKTHROUGH THE OPERATION PANEL 4.2.1 Sheet off mode The auto-sheet-off mechanism of your cutter can be very easily used to cut the front edge of a new roll of vinyl straight as well as to cut off a sheet of vinyl from a roll, to be used as a separate sheet. With the sheet-off mode, you can select “AUTOMATIC”, “MANUAL” or “DISABLE”.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 4 : WALKTHROUGH THE OPERATION PANEL 4.2.4 Pre-Feed length This parameter is directly related to the loading of ROLL FRONT / ROLL media. The Pre-Feed length or SHUFFLE length has to be set before a roll is loaded. There are three reasons for using a Pre-Feed Length: 1. The length of media set for the Pre-Feed length parameter will be pulled off the roll, before the cutting job starts.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 4 : WALKTHROUGH THE OPERATION PANEL 4.2.5 Max Sheet length After installation of a sheet and sheet being selected in the menu, the cutting plotter will measure the width and length of the sheet. To avoid unrolling a full roll of media when a roll is loaded while the media type is set to sheet, you can define a maximum allowed sheet length. In case sheet is selected in the menu, the SC-Pro will not measure more than the length in the Max.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 4 : WALKTHROUGH THE OPERATION PANEL 4.2.6 Page mode Page Mode 1 Save: Exit: The page mode determines the cutter’s reaction to a PAGE command sent by the cutting software. The PAGE command is a command, which is used to relocate the origin after a job is finished and which can take control remotely of the cutter’s automatic sheet-off feature.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 4 : WALKTHROUGH THE OPERATION PANEL 4.2.7 Origin Change / control the default origin after a media load sequence. Notes Please make sure media is loaded. If this is not the case, the SC-Pro positioning calculation is based on previously installed media. REAR U LEFT U RIGHT Save: Pre-Feed Length Origin L RIGHT Exit: CENTER L LEFT L RIGHT FRONT MediaWidth Origin L RIGHT CENTER U RIGHT U LEFT L LEFT The origin will be set in the lower right corner.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 4 : WALKTHROUGH THE OPERATION PANEL 4.2.9 Tool-up speed Tool-up movements are mostly long movements (which reach their maximum speed) between the short tooldown movements. These movements could cause abrupt media transport (which could cause tracking problems). Therefore, it is recommended to select a tool-up speed lower than the speed selection in the menu. Tool-up Speed 100 [cm/s] Save: Exit: Tool-up Speed 4.2.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 4 : WALKTHROUGH THE OPERATION PANEL 4.2.12 Factory default Restore the factory defaults as follows Factory default YES Save: Exit: Factory default Please wait while machine is restarting! Wait until the main screen appears to perform further actions *READY* X Roll Y 1181 Drag Knife Tool 60 cm/s 100 g 4.2.13 Copies In case multiple outputs of a specific design are needed, you can use the copies function.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 4 : WALKTHROUGH THE OPERATION PANEL 4.2.14 Language Select in the language of the user interface. Language ENGLISH Save: Exit: Language 4.2.15 ENGLISH ESPANOL DEUTSCH FRANCAIS NEDERLANDS ITALIANO POLSKI Emulation Your cutter is able to understand different graphic languages. It is highly recommended to leave this setting unchanged. Emulation HPGL2 Save: Emulation 4.2.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 4 : WALKTHROUGH THE OPERATION PANEL 4.2.17 VS/ZF/AS Several cutting software packages enable the user to send speed, force and acceleration commands to the cutter. The cutter can be set up to ACCEPT or IGNORE these commands. VS/ZF/AS ACCEPT Save: Exit: VS / ZF / AS ACCEPT IGNORE Notes When VS and ZF commands are sent and accepted, they will override the speed, force and acceleration settings the user may have set from the cutter operation panel.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 4 : WALKTHROUGH THE OPERATION PANEL 4.2.20 Keyboard beep Decide whether the keyboard should beep every time you strike a key or not. Keyboard beep NO Save: Keyboard beep 4.2.21 No Yes Exit: No keyboard beeps will sound A keyboard beep will sound after pushing a key. Versions Check which versions are installed on the SC-Pro cutter. Versions SP x.x.x Save: Versions 4.2.22 SP x.x.x XP x.x.x FPGA x.x.x KB x.x.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 4 : WALKTHROUGH THE OPERATION PANEL 4.2.23 Serial communication In order for your plotter to be able to communicate well with your host computer, the communication settings on both machines have to match exactly. Please refer to the manual of your software to determine which communication setting will be used by your software. Your cutter can be set up to use any settings necessary.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 4 : WALKTHROUGH THE OPERATION PANEL 4.2.24 Network communication In order for your plotter to be able to communicate well with your local network, some settings have to be made. Please contact your system administrator for all necessary information. 4.2.24.1 TCP/IP Address Set the IP address of the cutter. TCP/IP Address 12.162.001.199 <-> Save: Change: Set the IP address of the cutter. The IP address should be chosen in between the following range: xxx.yyy.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 4 : WALKTHROUGH THE OPERATION PANEL 4.3 SPECIAL KEY COMBINATIONS Shortcut description Special Key combination EPOS Laser ON + EPOS Laser OFF + Bar code verification + + Updating the keyboard + + + Reset the keyboard + + + Activate Sheet off knife + Factory defaults + + + 4.3.1 EPOS laser ON Activate the EPOS laser as follows Step 1 : Power ON the cutter.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 4 : WALKTHROUGH THE OPERATION PANEL 4.3.2 EPOS laser OFF Deactivate the EPOS laser as follows Step 1 : Power ON the cutter. Step 2 : Press the following keys simultaneously: + Step 3 : The EPOS laser will go out. 4.3.3 Bar code verification This function makes it possible to check if the scanned barcode corresponds with the real barcode number. How to verify a barcode: Step 1 : Load a vinyl with a barcode on.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 4 : WALKTHROUGH THE OPERATION PANEL 4.3.4 Updating the keyboard After installation of a new cutter firmware, it is highly recommended to update the keyboard firmware as described below: Step 1 : Power ON the cutter. Step 2 : Install the new firmware. Step 3 : Press the special key combination to start the installation. + Step 4 : + + Confirm that you want to update the keyboard firmware.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 4 : WALKTHROUGH THE OPERATION PANEL 4.3.6 Activate Sheet off knife This function is made to check if the up down knife movement still works. Do NOT try to sheet off your media with this function, this to avoid damaging the media, head and knife. Step 1 : Power ON the cutter. Step 2 : Press the following keys simultaneously: + Step 3 : The sheet off knife will come down. 4.3.7 Factory default Please follow the steps below to restore factory settings.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 4 : WALKTHROUGH THE OPERATION PANEL 4.4 KEYS ACCESSIBLE DURING A CUTTING JOB During or while pausing a cutting job, a lot of keys are locked. Please find below an overview. 4.4.1 While cutting Key Description Function READY/PAUSE key Pause a cutting job EXIT key Cancel a cutting job SPEED key Adjust the speed settings Force key Adjust the force settings 4.4.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 5 : FINETUNING YOUR CUTTER 5 FINE-TUNING YOUR CUTTER In order to help you to obtain perfect quality our engineers have developed a step-by-step method for the beginning user. Once you have more experience with your cutter, you will be able to fine-tune your cutter in a trice. There are several knife types available, each of them meant for specific cutting media.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 5 : FINETUNING YOUR CUTTER 5.1 KNIFE DEPTH Adjusting the knife depth is a very important parameter when it comes to making high quality outputs. You will have to make a difference between contour cutting depth and cut through depth. 5.1.1 Contour cut knife depth Always make sure that the knife blade protrudes enough out of the knife holder, but not too much. The knife top should just leave a mark on the backing.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 5 : FINETUNING YOUR CUTTER 5.1.3 Adjusting the knife depth STANDARD KNIFE HOLDER OPTIONAL KNIFE HOLDER WITH NONIUS Hold the body (2) in one hand and adjust the depth by using the set screw (3). Loosen the base part of the cutting knife. To do this, take the base part in your left hand and twist the ring slightly.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 5 : FINETUNING YOUR CUTTER 5.1.4 Features of the optional knife holder For some applications it might be convenient to be able to very accurately change the depth of the cutting blade. For those applications, MUTOH can provide you with an optional knife holder, featuring a nonius (vernier) with which it is possible to adjust the depth of the knife in increments of 0.01 millimetre (0.0004”) The upper scale lines make it possible to change the knife depth over 0.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 5 : FINETUNING YOUR CUTTER 5.2 SETTING THE TOOL FORCE Tool force (cutting pressure) is the amount of downward pressure that the cutter applies on the knife / pen. We merely want to point out that you have to try to cut your design with the lowest possible pressure that gives no trouble to weed. Some cast media require only 20 grams to be cut completely through. In that case there is no need to apply 100 grams of pressure.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 5 : FINETUNING YOUR CUTTER 5.4 EPOS TEST CUTS To be able to contour cut, an Epos® feature has been incorporated. This feature will search for the Reference box and measure the position of the design(s). When you establish some miscalculations during contour cutting, it is recommended to perform the test cuts described below. After these test, everything should be all right. If not, please contact an Authorized Mutoh Technician. 325 mm 5.4.1 EPOS alignment 5.4.1.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 5 : FINETUNING YOUR CUTTER Step 9 : Launch the job in one of the two possible ways: a. Directly from the SC-Pro keyboard 1. Press the contour button key and select BarCode Single – Single Scan. Contourcutting Barcode Single Barcode Multi Start Next: 2. Press the [ Contourcutting Single scan Multi scan Start: Exit: ]-key to start the test. b. Using the Mutoh CutServer 1. Make following settings: Single Scan – Single Frame Mode and Save Settings. 2.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 5 : FINETUNING YOUR CUTTER 5.4.2 EPOS readout This function is made to test if the EPOS sensor still recognizes the difference between coloured and white media. Test EPOS readout 60 cm/s 100 g To start: Step 1 : Press the [ ] key to start the test.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 5 : FINETUNING YOUR CUTTER 5.4.3 EPOS calibration This test will fine-tune the position of the cutting knife compared to the EPOS laser firmware wisely. This test can be done manually and automatically. It is recommended however, to let the SC-Pro adjust the values automatically. Step 1 : Install and set a knife. Step 2 : Install a dark (black) vinyl. Check with the EPOS readout function if it is dark enough as described in the previous chapter.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 5 : FINETUNING YOUR CUTTER o Press the [ ] key. o The following message will be displayed: Please weed out the square(s) & press any key o Weed out the two rectangles. o Press any key. o The EPOS laser will move to the centre of the cross while following message is displayed: *EPOS CALIBRAT.* Move laser pointer to cross and press o Move the EPOS laser using the ] key to confirm. 74 – keys to the centre (if necessary) and press the [ AP-75280 – Rev.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 5 : FINETUNING YOUR CUTTER ► AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION o Following pattern will be cut: o Press the [ o The following message will be displayed: ] key. Please weed out the square(s) & press any key o Weed out the rectangle. o Press any key. o The cutter will automatically measure the bottom and right side of the box, this to know the position of the knife compared to the EPOS laser. EPOS Calibration DONE Step 8 : The EPOS calibration has finished.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 5 : FINETUNING YOUR CUTTER 5.5 CUT THROUGH TEST This test has been developed to test the set values for cutting through applications. Proceed as follows to make the test Step 1 : Install and set a knife. Step 2 : Install a vinyl. Step 3 : Press the [TEST]-key. Step 4 : Select “Cut Through” with the - keys and press the [ ]-key to open the menu.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 5 : FINETUNING YOUR CUTTER Step 8 : The following figures will be cut through. N° 1 2 Step 9 : Description Tool down length (mm) Tool up length (mm) Evaluate the test pattern. It should be easily pushed out of the vinyl. Step 10 : Be sure to perform a sheet-off after the test because the pushed-out squares/circles will unhide the paper sensor which could lead to an error. 77 AP-75280 – Rev. 1.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 5 : FINETUNING YOUR CUTTER 5.6 XY-DISTANCE ACCURACY The XY - Distance Accuracy tests are developed to check the actual X-Y cutting distance with the sent vector data. Please follow the procedure below to make the test: Step 1 : Open Mutoh’s CutServer Step 2 : Select which test to perform. Step 3 : Select the appropriate COM-port and double-click. Step 4 : Load a roll or sheet with at least the measurements indicated in the dropdown menu.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 6 : CONTOURCUTTING 6 CONTOUR CUTTING CONTOUR CUTTING is a very popular feature of the SC PRO cutter. This feature is made to cut pre-printed signs on vinyl for sticker production as shown on this picture ► ► ► ► ► ► Please read this chapter carefully. Because of the importance of this feature, almost a complete manual is written about it. So please refer to the Application Guide for all necessary information.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 6 : CONTOURCUTTING 6.2 WHICH ALIGNING METHOD SHOULD I USE? The Mutoh Manual Align Method is the non-automatic method. Its advantage is that the cropmark system is very small (for small sized jobs), and that this method can be used in case of vinyl that do not reflect the EPOS laser light (meaning, the laser would not be capable of measuring the cropmarks automatically).
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 6 : CONTOURCUTTING 6.3 SQUARE DETAILS 6.3.1 Hints – tips – recommendations To use the automatic alignment procedure, the pre-printed sheet contains a reference box around the design to be cut. • Note that the reference box around your design(s) will be printed. Before contour-cutting the EPOS technology will search for the reference box and measure the position of the design(s).
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 6 : CONTOURCUTTING 6.3.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 6 : CONTOURCUTTING 6.3.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 6 : CONTOURCUTTING 6.3.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 6 : CONTOURCUTTING 6.4 CUT AREA MEASUREMENT As explained above, different alignment methods can be chosen. Each method has a different measurement method. Step 1 : Press the [CONTOUR CUTTING] key. Step 2 : Select the alignment method with the - keys. Contourcutting Manual Barcode Single Barcode Multi Start: Next: Step 3 : Press the [CONTOUR CUTTING]-key to make a selection and continue to the next setting.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 6 : CONTOURCUTTING e. When you have selected “Barcode Single” or “Barcode Multi”, you have to decide if the job has to be performed only once (“Single Scan”) or multiple times (“Multi Scan”). Notes > Single Scan: The command will be given to start scanning the bar code of the first / next reference box ONLY, from roll or sheet. After finishing this single job, the SC-Pro returns into the Ready status.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 7 : MAINTENANCE 7 MAINTENANCE In this chapter, you will learn: How to keep your cutter in good shape and prevent problems by regularly performing some easy, daily maintenance. How to pinpoint and check out problems that might occur. 7.1 CLEANING & DAILY MAINTENANCE Your cutting plotter, knives and pens will work better and last longer if you keep them clean and perform a few simple daily maintenance tasks.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 7 : MAINTENANCE 7.1.2 Cleaning the cutter blade Use following procedure to remove small vinyl particles in the base part of the cutting blade holder. STANDARD KNIFE HOLDER Step 1 : Hold the body (2) into one hand and unscrew the base part (1). Step 2 : Remove the spring (3) and the cutting blade (4). Step 3 : Blow away vinyl particles accumulated in the top of the base part.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING 8 TROUBLESHOOTING In this section you will find a summary of problems that might occur during day-to-day use of your cutter and some hints how to determine the cause of the problem. 1. Power switch is turned ON, but the cutter does not operate. ► Is the power cable connected to the cutter? 2. Media is loaded, but the cutter does not operate.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING 8.1 CHECKING THE COMMUNICATION SETTINGS Communication problems are the most frequent errors, which occur. Therefore we have included a stepby-step procedure to check out your configuration’s communication settings and assure that your cutter is working fine. 8.1.1 For serial cable connections Step 1 : Boot-up your computer. Step 2 : Switch on the cutter.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING 8.1.2 For network connections Step 1 : Boot-up your computer. Step 2 : Switch on the cutter. Step 3 : After the initialization routine is finished, install a knife or pen in the head, select the proper tool and load a sheet of media, which is at least 12 x 12 centimetres. Step 4 : Open a text editor and type the following: Step 5 : Save the file to your hard disk with the name and extension: “TEST.plt”.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING 8.2 ERROR MESSAGES 8.2.1 Recoverable errors messages – no error number During a cutting, measuring or other sequence, it might be possible that one of the below errors occur. Please find a list below with all the possible errors which can be solved yourself, without any need of an intervention by an Authorized Mutoh Technician.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING Error Cause Solution EPOS problem: Movement failed ► A movement cannot be performed because of mechanical failures. 1. Reboot the machine. EPOS problem: Barcode problem occurred ► The barcode cannot be read/found by the EPOS sensor on the machine 1. Is the barcode well positioned according to the specifications? EPOS problem: EPOS aligning aborted ► Not enough pressure rolls detected Refer to chapter in manual 2.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING Error The plot data has been lost The plot data is out of limit and is clipped to hardclip region Cause Solution ► There is interference with other electrical machines. 1. Remove all kind of machines emitting heavy electrical waves. ► The USB cable is too long. 2. Install a USB cable shorter than 5 m. ► There is a hardware problem. 3. Contact an Authorized Mutoh Technician. ► Ethernet settings incorrect (e.g.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING 8.2.2 Contourcutting errors and warnings When a specific contour cutting warning or error occurs, an error number will be displayed and a cross will be cut in the lower right corner. All codes are unique and the cross has a predefined angle and size to know of which nature the error is.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING Error 6201 6202 6203 Message EPOS alignment aborted EPOS alignment aborted EPOS alignment aborted Description General message Lever was pulled up Alignment procedure has been aborted by the user 6206 6207 6208 Movement failed Movement failed Movement failed Movement failed during EPOS routine (moveabsc) Movement failed during EPOS routine (drawcontrol) Movement failed during EPOS routine (scanroutine) 6211 6212 6213 6214 6215 6216 Barcod
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING Error Message 6227 Print distortion – print stretch 6228 Print distortion – print stretch 6229 Print distortion – print stretch Description Stretch detected on bottom of frame. P1 & P4 have identical thickness. P2 & P3 have identical thickness. But thickness of P1-P4 and P2-P3 differ too much from each other. Print is stretched. Stretch detected on top of frame. P5 & P8 have identical thickness. P6 & P7 have identical thickness.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING Error Message Description Solution 6241 Thickness problem frame top All measured points of frame top vary too much from each other! This will influence the accuracy of the cutting. 6242 Thickness problem frame top Invalid thickness of P5 (right side of frame top). Thickness varies too much from other top points! This will influence the accuracy of the cutting.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING Error Message Description Solution 6261 No valid frame found No valid frame found during fast scan routine (after several retries). Make sure all frame specifications are applied. 6262 No valid frame found Only 1 frame point found during diagonal scan. 6263 No valid frame found No frame points found during diagonal scan.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING 8.2.3 Unrecoverable system errors Unrecoverable errors may be caused by some part of the cutting plotter, which is malfunctioning. In case of an unrecoverable error, most of the time the cutter will be completely blocked and the buzzer will be beeping until you strike a key. The error id, number and description will appear on the keyboard display, and will be cleared when entering a key.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING -1 Undefined Error 0 No Error Found -------------------------------------------------------------------------1009 Y position error PWM switched off 1010 X position error PWM switched off 1012 12V detection failure PWM switched off 1013 48V detection failure PWM switched off 1014 X fuse failure PWM switched off 1015 Y fuse failure PWM switched off 1049 Y PWM_MAX error PWM switched off 1050 X PWM_MAX error PWM switched off 1052 Y DELTAPWM error P
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING 4056 PE caused an error 4060 PW caused an error 4062 WU caused an error 4064 CT caused an error 4072 PS caused an error 4075 VS caused an error 4086 DC caused an error 4087 DP caused an error 4088 OD caused an error 4089 AS caused an error 4090 ZF caused an error 4091 ZO caused an error 4092 OF caused an error 4093 OA caused an error 4094 MP caused an error 4095 AL caused an error 4096 ZZ caused an error 4097 LS caused an error 4098 EO caused a
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 8: TROUBLESHOOTING 5061 LASER caused an error 5066 KNIFE caused an error 5067 EPOSSEDGE caused an error 5068 EPOSPARS caused an error 5069 EPOSCALIB caused an error 5070 EPOSDIST caused an error 5071 EPOSALIGN caused an error 5072 EPOSSCAN caused an error 5073 ESOSSPEED caused an error 5076 PIOS caused an error 5077 DPSERV caused an error 5078 DPVECT caused an error 5079 CLSERV caused an error 5080 CLVECT caused an error 5088 PENUPSPEED caused an error 5089 ENDPL
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User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 9 : CONSUMABLES 9 CONSUMABLES Please find below a list of all the available consumables for the Mutoh SC-Pro cutter. Part number Description ZMY-10050B Knife holder without depth indication.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 9 : CONSUMABLES Part number Description PSGBBK Pressurized ballpoint pen. RJ8-CBS Long life tungsten carbide cutting blade for automatic sheet-off. ZME-23310 Set of 3 spare cutting mats. ZME-23132 Set of 3 spare cutting mats designed for punching applications. MY-23035 Conveyor flange assembly 106 AP-75280 – Rev. 1.
User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter CHAPTER 9 : CONSUMABLES Part number MY-10168 Description Set of two 3” core supports BM-9005-005015 ME-15088 Screw to tighten the 3” core supports One conveyor roll brake ZMY-10047 Set of two conveyor flanges 107 AP-75280 – Rev. 1.
