GCC Technologies i-Craft User manual

V6 Jan. 2016

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Table of Contents
1. Get Started .................................................................................................................3
1.1 Package Item ..................................................................................................3
2. Installation .................................................................................................................4
2.1 Connect i-CraftTM............................................................................................4
2.2 Blade Installation............................................................................................5
2.3 Sure Cuts A Lot Software Installation.............................................................7
2.3.1 Auto Installation.....................................................................................7
2.3.2 Manually Activate Software.................................................................11
2.3.3 Re-install Sure Cuts A Lot Software .....................................................13
2.3.4 How to Reset Sure Cuts A Lot License If PC Format ............................13
2.4 GreatCut Installation ....................................................................................15
2.5 Tablet App Installation .................................................................................20
2.5.1 Setup a Wireless Access Point (AP)......................................................20
3. Operation .................................................................................................................22
3.1 Control Panel................................................................................................22
3.2 Media Loading..............................................................................................23
3.3 Cut with i-CraftTM through Sure Cuts A Lot software...................................25
3.3.1 Insert Graphics from Library ................................................................26
3.3.2 Draw Text .............................................................................................27
3.3.3 Import Design.......................................................................................27
3.3.4 Shadow Layer (Contour Cut)................................................................28
3.3.5 Convert Image to Cutting File (Trace Image).......................................29
3.3.6 Cut the Design......................................................................................32
3.3.7 Print and Cut Your Design ....................................................................35
3.3.8 Scan2Cut ..............................................................................................38
3.3.9 Rhinestones..........................................................................................40
3.3.10 Engraving Tip Applications (Optional Items) .......................................40
3.3.11 Online Video Tutorials .........................................................................43
3.4 Cut with i-CraftTM through Tablet.................................................................44
4. Driver Installation and Operation .........................................................................47
4.1 Driver Installation..............................................................................................47
4.2 Driver Un-installation ........................................................................................51
4.3 Driver Operation................................................................................................54
4.4 Contouring Printed Image via Application Software........................................57
5. Use SD Card with i-CraftTM (SD card is an optional item) .........................................57
5.1 Read an SD Card in i-CraftTM.........................................................................57

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5.2 SD Card Settings ...........................................................................................57
5.2.1 Origin Settings......................................................................................58
5.2.2 How to Cut a Shape via SD Card ..........................................................58
5.3 Menu function .............................................................................................60
5.3.1 Media Menu.........................................................................................60
5.3.2 SD Card Menu ......................................................................................60
6. Appendix ..................................................................................................................61
6.1 i-CraftTM Specification ..................................................................................61
6.2 Material Parameter Setting List ...................................................................62
6.3 CorelDRAW AAS Plug-In Instruction.............................................................63
6.4 Illustrator AAS Plug-In Instruction................................................................74

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1. Get Started
1.1 Package Item
Remove your i-CraftTM from the package and place it onto an even and stable
worktable.
Check if the following items are included in the accessory package, if there are
missing parts, please contact your dealer for further assistance.
i-CraftTM Cutter (Blade included)x1 12”x12”adhesive sheet x1 Installation DVD x1
USB cable x1 Power cord x1
Tweezers x 1

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2. Installation
2.1 Connect i-CraftTM
Make sure i-CraftTM is placed on a stable worktable. Connect i-CraftTM to the
power adapter and put the plug into the socket on the wall.
Connect i-CraftTM to your computer, and then press the power button to turn
i-CraftTM on.

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2.2 Blade Installation
The blade will lose its sharpness after a period of usage; the cutting quality
might be affected. By increasing the cutting force, it might do the trick.
However, once the blade is worn out and no longer provides a reliable cutting,
you should replace a new one.
Blade Replacement
Push the pin on the top and push the cap backward to show the blade tip.
Then use the tweezers to clip the blade tip and remove it from blade holder.
Clip a new blade and insert it into the bottom of the blade holder. Make sure
that your fingers are away from the blade tip.
As the blade is featured to be auto-adjusted, users do not need to adjust the
length of blade tip manually.
Standard Blade
For cutting thick fluorescent and reflective vinyl.Also for
cutting detailed work in standard vinyl.
The blade is 45°with Red Cap, 0.25 mm offset, and 2.5 mm
blade diameter.
Advanced Blade
(Optional item)
For cutting reflective vinyl, cardboard, sandblast, flock, and
stencil sharp edge.
The blade is 60°with Green Cap, 0.50 mm blade offset, and
2.5 mm blade diameter.

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Blade Holder Installation
Insert the blade holder into tool carriage. The outward ring of the holder must
put into the grooves of carriage firmly, and then fasten the case. Use the
reversing steps to remove the blade holder.

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2.3 Sure Cuts A Lot Software Installation
2.3.1 Auto Installation
Step 1 Put your installation DVD into your CD-ROM to start the installation.
The software is compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 and
Macintosh OSX (10.6 - 10.10).
Step 2 Click on Software and select “Sure Cuts A Lot” to start the installation.
Step 3 Press Next to continue.

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Step 4 Select “I accept the agreement” and press “Next.”
Step 5 Use the default folder (suggested) or select a folder you want to install
the Sure Cuts A Lot and press “Next.”
Step 6 Tick “Create a desktop icon”if you want to create a shortcut on your
desktop, and tick “Associated scut4 extension”to associate the scut4
extension file with Sure Cuts A Lot software. Then press “Next”to start the
installation.

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Step 7 Don’ttick “Install USB Driver”and tick “Launch Sure Cuts A Lot,”and
then press “Finish” to compete installation.
Step 8 Run Sure Cuts A Lot.

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Step 9 Press “Activate…”to activate Sure Cuts A Lot. Please make sure it is
connected to the internet.
Step 10 Put your name in the Name column and enter the 25-letter software
key shown on the DVD front cover to the Serial column and press
“OK”to complete the activation.

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Step 11 Sure Cuts A Lot is ready to use.
2.3.2 Manually Activate Software
If the computer connected to i-CraftTM cutter doesn’t have internet connection
to accomplish above software activation process, you can use “Activate
manually”function alternatively to enter the “Activation Code”to start the
usage of Sure CutsA Lot. Meanwhile, you need to find another computer that
has internet access to obtain the “Activation Code”in advance following below
instructions.
Note
If you use a trial version to output graphics, meaning you do not enter the
software key to activate the Sure Cuts A Lot mentioned above, there will
be two extra lines cut through the design, therefore, make sure the Sure
Cuts A Lot software is activated before implementing cutting jobs.

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Step 1 Check the "Activate manually" checkbox and you should see the Site
Code and Activation Code fields appear. The Site Code field will be
pre-filled in and cannot be changed.
Step 2 Visit http://www.craftedge.com/activation/surecutsalot via an internet
connected computer. Enter your name, serial (software key, shows on
the DVD cover) and site code.
Step 3 Click on the "GenerateActivation Code" button, and your activation
code will be shown in the Activation Code field.
Step 4 Copy and paste the activation code back into the activation dialog box
of Sure CutsALot program and hit ok.

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2.3.3 Re-install Sure Cuts A Lot Software
If you change a new computer, you may need to deactivate your Sure Cuts A
Lot software and re-install it on your new device.
Go to “Deactivate…” under Help and press Yes to confirm, then follow the
installation procedure and use the same code to activate it on another
computer.
2.3.4 How to Reset Sure Cuts A Lot License If PC Format
How to reset Sure Cuts ALot license if your PC format without deactivate flow?
Follow the following steps, and you should be able to use Sure Cuts A Lot
again.

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Step 1 Click on the web site link at the bottom left of Activate window.
Step 2 On the web site，click “De-Activation Page”at the middle of the page.
Step 3 Enter the original register info and serial number, and the reason you
need the license to be reset.

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Step 4 After the “Deactivate” on the web site, you can enter the serial number
on PC to start use the same license again.
2.4 GreatCut Installation
Step 1 Click GreatCut Registration in installation DVD to go
http://gccvoucher.eurosystems.lu/, and then enter your voucher code
provided when purchasing GreatCut and click “Go on!”

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Step 2 Click “Request” to go to registration page.
Step 3 Fill in the required information and click “Request license code.”
Step 4 The registration is completed; you should receive two emails, one is
registration confirmation with activation link and another is your license
data with .ecf file.
Step 5 Check your email to see if you receive the activation link and click the
link that will direct you the link for GreatCut download.

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Step 6 Or click “Install GreatCut”in installation DVD.
Step 7 Select a destination folder.
Step 8 Select Typical and click Next.
Note: You may select custom setup to install additional drivers.

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Step 9 Select the folder and click Next.
Default program folder in the start menu is GCC\GreatCut 3.
Step 10 GreatCut is installing.
Step 11 Click Finish to complete installation.

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Step 12 Before you launch GreatCut, open the .ecf attached to the license
data email to install your license data to GreatCut so that you don’t
need to fill in your information again.
Step 13 If the license do not install successfully, you will need to fill in your
license data manually. You can find the details of your license data
from the email.