CAB CU200, CU400, CU600 Operator's Manual

Made in Germany

Cutter

Operator's Manual

CU200 / CU400 / CU600

2 2Operator's Manual

Edition: 05/2017 - Part No. 9009931
Copyright

This documentation as well as translation hereof are property of cab Produkttechnik
GmbH & Co. KG.

The replication, conversion, duplication or divulgement of the whole manual or parts
of it for other intentions than its original intended purpose demand the previous
written authorization by cab.

Editor

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KG.

Topicality

Due to the constant further development of our products discrepancies between
documentation and product can occur.

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Terms and conditions

Deliveries and performances are effected under the General conditions of sale of
cab.

Germany

cab Produkttechnik
GmbH & Co KG

Postfach 1904
D-76007 Karlsruhe
Wilhelm-Schickard-Str. 14
D-76131 Karlsruhe

Telefon [phone]
Telefax [phone]

www.cab.de
[e-mail]

France

cab technologies s.a.r.l.
F-67350 Niedermodern
Téléphone [phone]

www.cab.de/fr
[e-mail]

USA

cab Technology Inc.
Tyngsboro MA, 01879
Phone [phone]

www.cab.de/us
[e-mail]

Asia

cab Technology Co., Ltd.
Junghe, Taipei, Taiwan

Phone [phone]
www.cab.de/tw

[e-mail]

China

cab (Shanghai)Trading Co., Ltd.
Phone [phone]

www.cab.de/cn
[e-mail]

Representatives in other countries on request

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1 Introduction ....................................................................................4

1.1 Instructions ......................................................................................4

1.2 Intended Use ...................................................................................5

1.3 Safety Instructions ...........................................................................6

1.4 Environment .....................................................................................6

1.5 Technical Data .................................................................................7

2 Mounting .........................................................................................8

3 Operation ......................................................................................10

3.1 Preparation ....................................................................................10

3.2 Standard Operation .......................................................................10

3.3 Cutting on Demand ........................................................................11

3.4 Operation Without Cover Plates ....................................................12

4 PrinterConguration ...................................................................13

5 Maintenance .................................................................................15

5.1 Cleaning .........................................................................................15

5.2 Changing the Blades .....................................................................17

5.3 Setting the Initial State of the Cutter ..............................................19

6 Licenses .......................................................................................21

6.1 Reference to the EU Declaration of Conformity .............................21

6.2 FCC ...............................................................................................21

Table of Contents

4 41 Introduction

1.1 Instructions

Important information and instructions in this documentation are designated
as follows:

Danger!

Draws your attention to an exceptionally grave, impending danger
to your health or life.

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Warning!

Indicates a hazardous situation that could lead to injuries or
material damage.

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Attention!

Draws attention to possible dangers, material damage or loss of
quality.

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Note!
Gives you tips. They make a working sequence easier or draw
attention to important working processes.

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Environment!
Gives you tips on protecting the environment.

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Handling instruction

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Reference to section, position, illustration number or document.

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Option (accessories, peripheral equipment, special ttings).

Time

Information in the display.

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1.2 Intended Use

• The device is intended exclusively as an option for the printers of the
SQUIX series for cutting suitable materials that have been approved
by the manufacturer. Any other use or use going beyond this shall be
regarded as improper use. The manufacturer/supplier shall not be liable
for damage resulting from unauthorized use; the user shall bear the risk
alone.

• Usage for the intended purpose also includes complying with the operating
manual, including the manufacturer‘s maintenance recommendations and

specications.

• The device is manufactured in accordance with the current technological
status and the recognized safety rules. However, danger to the life and
limb of the user or third parties and/or damage to the device and other
tangible assets can arise during use.

• The device may only be used for its intended purpose and if it is in perfect
working order, and it must be used with regard to safety and dangers as
stated in the operating manual.

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Note!
All documentations can also currently be found in the Internet.

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Warning!

This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product
may cause radio interference in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.

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1.3 Safety Instructions

• Disconnect the printer from the electrical outlet before mounting or
removing the cutter.

• The cutter may only be operated when it is mounted on the printer.

• Risk of injury, particularly during maintenance, the cutter blades are sharp.

• Work going beyond this may only be performed by trained personnel or
service technicians.

• Unauthorized interference with electronic modules or their software can

cause malfunctions. Other unauthorized work on or modications to the

device can also endanger operational safety.

• Always have service work done in a qualied workshop, where the
personnel have the technical knowledge and tools required to do the
necessary work.

• Warning stickers must not be removed, as then you and other people
cannot be aware of dangers and may be injured.

1.4 Environment

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Obsolete devices contain valuable recyclable materials that should be sent
for recycling.

 Send to suitable collection points, separately from residual waste.

The modular construction of the printer enables it to be easily disas­sembled into its component parts.

 Send the parts for recycling.
 Take the electronic circuit boards to public waste disposal centers or to

the distributor.

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1.5 Technical Data

Cutter CU200 CU400 CU600
for printer type

SQUIX 2 SQUIX 4

SQUIX 4.3

SQUIX 4M

SQUIX 4.3M

SQUIX 6.3

Material width max. mm 67 120 114 180
Material weight cardboard g/m² 60 - 300
Material thickness mm 0,05 - 1,1
Cutting length mm > 5
Gap height mm 2,5
Cut frequency 1/min 130 120 110
Power supply peripheral connector of the printer
Cutter Tray
Cutting length max. mm - 100 -

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Attention!

The minimum cut length is depending on the media, in particular its
adhesive characteristics. Perform preliminary tests. Test the media

too,ifthemediaisveryhard,veryexibleorverythin.

1 Introduction