SignWarehouse.com Enduracut,Enduracut-60 User Manual

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Important Information

Thank you for purchasing the Vinyl Express Enduracut Cutting Plotter.

Before you use the cutting plotter, please make sure that you have read the
Safety instructions and precautions below.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!

¾ For safety concern, please always hold the cutter firmly from the bottom while moving it. Do not

move the cutter by clasping the depression area on both sides.

O (correct) X (Incorrect)

¾ Do not shake or drop the blade holder, a blade tip can fly out.
¾ During an operation, do not touch any of the moving parts of this machine (such as the carriage). Also

be careful to make sure that clothing and hair do not get caught.

¾ Always connect the power cable to a grounded outlet.
¾ Always use the accessory power cable which is provided. Do not wire the power cable so that it becomes bent

or caught between objects.

¾ Do not connect the power cable to branching outlet to which other machines are also connected, or use an

extension cable. There is danger of overheating and of mis-operation of the machine.

¾ Keep the tools away from children where they can reach.
¾ Always put the pinch rollers within the white marks.

Important Information

1. General Information

1.1 Package Items 1-1

1.2 Product Features 1-1

1.3 The Appearance 1-2

2. Installation

2.1 Precaution 2-1

2.2 Blade Installation 2

2.3 Media Loading 2

2.4 Cable Connections 2

3. Operation

3.1 The Control Panel 3-1

3.2 Cutter Driver Options 3-2

3.3 File Up-loader 3-5

3.4 Data Transmission 3-6

4. Basic Maintenance

4.1 Cleaning the cutting Plotter 4-1

4.2 Cleaning the Grid Drum 4-1

4.3 Cleaning the Pinch Rollers 4-2

5. Trouble Shooting

5.1 What if Enduracut cannot operate? 5-1

5.2 Light Indicators 5-1

5.3 Cutting Quality Problems 5-4

5.4 USB Connection problems (Keyspan) 5-5

Appendix

I Enduracut Specification A-I

1. General Information

1.1 Package Items

The package of Enduracut-60 contents the items listed below, please check carefully. If you find
any item missing, please consult your local dealer for further assistance.

Item
Cutting Plotter
Accessories

1. Cutting Pad

7. Tweezers

2. AC Power Cord

5. Paper Slitter

Quantity
1 Set
1 Set

3. Desktop Support Brackets

6. RS-232 Cable

1.2 Product Features

The followings are the main features of the Enduracut cutting plotters:

‧ Serial interface.
‧ Up to 250-grams cutting force.
‧ Up to 400 mm/per second cutting speed.

1.3 The Appearance (Enduracut)

1.3.1 The Front View

【Figure 1-1 】

A Primary Pinch Roller To help hold the media during cutting.

C Alignment Ruler To align media with clear guideline marks
D Tool Carriage To help perform cutting job with installed blade or pen.

F Platen The surface for holding and supporting media while in operation.

H Control Panel Consist of 10 control keys and 6 LED lights.

1.3.2 The Back View

1.3.3 The Side Views

J Grid Drum To move media back and forth in operation.

【Figure 1-3 】

Object Description

AC Power Connector To insert the AC power cord.

K

Fuse 3Amp.

L

Power Switch To turn on or off the machine.

M

USB Connector To connect the machine and a computer through a

N

Serial Interface Connector To connect the machine and a computer through a

O

USB cable.

RS-232 cable.

Figure 1-4

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2. Installation

2.1 Precaution

Please read below information carefully before you start installation.

Notice 1

¾ Make sure the power switch is off before installing the cutting plotter.
¾ Carefully handle the cutter to prevent any injuries.

Notice 2
Choosing a proper place before setting up the cutting plotter

Before installing your cutting plotter, select a suitable location, which meets the following conditions.

¾ The machine can be approached easily from any direction.
¾ Keep enough space for the machine, accessories and supplies.
¾ Keep the working area stable, avoiding severe vibration.

¾ Keep the temperature between 10 and 35℃ (50-95

¾ Keep the relative humidity between 25% and 75% in the workshop.
¾ Protect the machine from dust and strong air current.
¾ Protect the machine from direct sunlight or extremely bright lighting.

Notice 3. Connecting the Power Supply

Check the plug of the power cord to see if it mates with the wall outlet. If not, please contact your dealer.

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F) in the workshop.

¾ Insert the plug (male) into a grounded power outlet.
¾ Insert the other end (female) of power cord into the AC connector of cutting plotter.