User guide

Setting up the cutter Operation Instructions SC Cutting Plotters
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AP-75026 Rev 1.0 - 11/01/00
Part Description
1) Control Panel :
Panel with indicator LEDs and control keys.
2) Power Switch :
Switches the plotter ON or OFF.
3) Carriage Cover :
For safety reasons, the cutter will not work with the
cover open. The cover will also prevent objects from
falling into the cutting zone.
4) Roll Support System :
The roll support system carries the conveyor rolls.
5) Conveyor Rolls :
When using roll media for cutting jobs, put the roll of
media on top of the two conveyor rolls.
6) Small guiding Flanges :
These flanges on the conveyor rolls will prevent the
roll of media from shifting to the left or to the right
when vinyl is pulled off the roll during the pre-feed
cycle.
7) Hold Lever :
Raises and lowers the pressure rollers. Lowering the
pressure rollers will hold the media in place.
8) Platen & Grid Cover :
Supports the cutting media and guides the movement
of the media along the x-axis.
9) Cutting Mat :
Provides a firm cutting surface and minimises
damage to the knife tip.
10) Serial Interface Connector :
RS-232 serial interface connector to connect the
cutter to the host computer.
11) Parallel Interface
Connector :
Centronics parallel connector to connect the cutter to
the host computer’s printer port for fast data transfer.
12) Power Connector :
Connector for the power cord, which plugs into the
main power supply of the cutter.
13) Dual Action Tool head for
Cutting and Sheeting Off:
All available tools such as knife holders, drawing
pens and painting pens can be secured into the head
using the locking screw. The tool head moves along
the Y-axis to locate the cutting position.
14) Drive Rollers :
Move the cutting media along the X-axis.
15) Pressure Rollers :
Hold the media against the drive rollers during
cutting.