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Table of Contents
SKYCUT SERIES CH WITH SIGNMASTER PRO ................................................. 1
1. INTRODUCTION AND SETTING UP ................................................................................................................. 5
1.00 QUICK REFERENCE FOR THIS CHAPTER .......................................................................................................... 5
1.01 SUPPORT ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.02 SAFETY AND WARNINGS ................................................................................................................................. 5
1.03 WARRANTY .................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.04 UNPACKING ................................................................................................................................... 6
1.05 CONTENTS .................................................................................................................................... 7
1.06 PARTS OF THE SKYCUT ................................................................................................................. 8
Front ................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Right Side ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Back ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
1.07 ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................................................ 9
1.07.1 Test Pen .............................................................................................................................. 9
1.07.2 Skycut Blades ....................................................................................................................................... 9
1.07.3 Blade Installation ................................................................................................................................. 10
1.08 PREPARING AND CARING FOR THE CUTTING MAT ........................................................................................... 11
1.08.1 Tips on Using the Cutting Mat ............................................................................................................. 11
1.08.2 Cleaning and Replenishing the Cutting Mat ....................................................................................... 11
1.09 PINCH WHEELS ........................................................................................................................... 12
1.10 CONTROL PANEL ......................................................................................................................... 13
1.10.1 Set Screen .......................................................................................................................................... 13
1.11 REGISTERING AND INSTALLING SIGNMASTER ................................................................................................. 14
1.11.1 Installing from a Download .................................................................................................................. 14
1.11.2 Installing from a CD ............................................................................................................................ 14
1.12 CONNECTING THE SKYCUT TO YOUR COMPUTER .......................................................................... 18
1.12.1 USB Connection.................................................................................................................................. 18
1.12.2 Wi-Fi Connection................................................................................................................................. 21
1.12.3 Wireless Stand-Alone ......................................................................................................................... 25
1.12.4 USB Flash Drive.................................................................................................................................. 27
1.13 TEST DRAW SHAPES .................................................................................................................................... 31
1.14 DEFAULT SETTINGS TO CONSIDER ................................................................................................................ 38
1.14.1 Advanced Settings .............................................................................................................................. 39
1.14.2 General Settings ................................................................................................................................. 41
1.14.3 Sys Information ................................................................................................................................... 43
1.15 MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................. 44
1.16 OTHER USEFUL TOOLS AND SUPPLIES .......................................................................................................... 44
2. CUTTING........................................................................................................................................................... 46
2.00 QUICK REFERENCE FOR THIS CHAPTER ......................................................................................................... 46
2.01 WHAT YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND ABOUT CUTTING ..................................................................................... 46
2.01.1 You Have to Make Mistakes ............................................................................................................... 46
2.01.2 Record Your Successes ..................................................................................................................... 47
2.01.3 Set the Blade Height Above the Material ............................................................................................ 47
2.01.4 Adjust the Speed, Force, and Number of Passes Based on the Material and Shapes ...................... 48
2.01.5 Perform Test Cuts! .............................................................................................................................. 48
2.01.6 Keep the Cutting Mat Clean and Sticky .............................................................................................. 48
2.01.7 Don’t Get Frustrated, Get Help! .......................................................................................................... 49
2.02 CHOICES BEFORE CUTTING .......................................................................................................................... 49