MUTOH SC-PRO User manual

User’s Guide
Sign Cutting Plotter

User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter
2AP-75280 – Rev. 1.1

User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter
3AP-75280 – Rev. 1.1
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User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter
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User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a Mutoh SC-Pro series sign cutting plotter. The Mutoh SC-Pro drag knife cutting
plotter has been designed to be one of the most user-friendly and versatile cutting plotters in the market.
As a stand-alone cutting plotter, the SC-Pro can cut and plot designs onto PVC or paper as required.
In combination with an inkjet printer, the SC-Pro cutting plotter is ready for contour-cutting of pre-printed
signs made with any printer capable of printing onto cutting plotter compatible media. Contour-cutting is
made possible via the integrated EPOS (electronic positioning) technology and the in-the-box software.
But even more important, it is easy to use, as the following guide will show you.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1Regularisationandsafetyinformation.......................11
1.1Complywithfollowingregulations....................................................................11
1.2 Important notes.................................................................................................12
1.3 Safety Labels ......................................................................................................12
2Product overview ...................................................... 15
2.1 Dimensions ........................................................................................................15
2.2 Installation environment requirements.............................................................15
2.3 Part names and functions..................................................................................17
2.3.1Front of the SC-PRO ....................................................................................17
2.3.2Rear of the SC-PRO......................................................................................18
2.3.3Operation panel ..........................................................................................19
2.4 In-the-box contents ...........................................................................................20
3 Basics ........................................................................ 21
3.1 Installing and replacing tools .............................................................................21
3.1.1Installing tools.............................................................................................21
3.1.2Replace cutter blade ...................................................................................22
3.1.3Replace auto sheet-off knife .......................................................................23
3.1.4Replacing the cutting mat ...........................................................................24
3.2 Handling and storing media...............................................................................25
3.2.1Handling media ...........................................................................................25
3.2.2Precaution on storing media.......................................................................25
3.3 Loading media....................................................................................................26
3.3.1Loading roll media.......................................................................................26
3.3.1.1 Loading cut vinyl ....................................................................................26
3.3.1.2 Loading pre-printed vinyl.......................................................................29
3.3.2Loading sheet media ...................................................................................32
4 Walkthrough the operation panel ............................. 35
4.1 Direct key access................................................................................................35
4.1.1SHEET OFF key.............................................................................................36
4.1.2ORIGIN key ..................................................................................................37
4.1.3TEST key ......................................................................................................37
4.1.4CONTOUR CUTTING key..............................................................................38
4.1.5SPEED key....................................................................................................39
4.1.6FORCE key ...................................................................................................40
4.1.7OFFSET key..................................................................................................41

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4.1.8TOOL key .....................................................................................................42
4.2 Menu overview..................................................................................................43
4.2.1Sheet off mode............................................................................................46
4.2.2Sheet off margin..........................................................................................46
4.2.3Auto Shuffle ................................................................................................46
4.2.4Pre-Feed length...........................................................................................47
4.2.5Max Sheet length ........................................................................................48
4.2.6Page mode ..................................................................................................49
4.2.7Origin ..........................................................................................................50
4.2.8Laser speed .................................................................................................50
4.2.9Tool-up speed .............................................................................................51
4.2.10 Job focus ................................................................................................51
4.2.11 Smoothing..............................................................................................51
4.2.12 Factory default.......................................................................................52
4.2.13 Copies ....................................................................................................52
4.2.14 Bezier .....................................................................................................53
4.2.15 Language................................................................................................53
4.2.16 Emulation...............................................................................................53
4.2.17 Program step..........................................................................................54
4.2.18 VS/ZF/AS ................................................................................................54
4.2.19 LCD contrast...........................................................................................54
4.2.20 Keyboard beep.......................................................................................55
4.2.21 Versions .................................................................................................55
4.2.22 Basic / Full menu....................................................................................55
4.2.23 Serial communication ............................................................................56
4.2.24 Network communication .......................................................................57
4.2.24.1 TCP/IP Address ...................................................................................57
4.2.24.2 SubnetMask........................................................................................57
4.3 Special key combinations...................................................................................58
4.3.1EPOS laser ON .............................................................................................58
4.3.2EPOS laser OFF ............................................................................................59
4.3.3Bar code verification ...................................................................................59
4.3.4Updating the keyboard ...............................................................................60
4.3.5Reset the keyboard .....................................................................................60
4.3.6Activate Sheet off knife...............................................................................61
4.3.7Factory default............................................................................................61
4.4 Keys accessible during a cutting job ..................................................................62
4.4.1While cutting...............................................................................................62
4.4.2While pausing a cutting job.........................................................................62

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5 Fine-tuning your cutter.............................................. 63
5.1 Adjusting the knife depth ..................................................................................63
5.2 Setting the tool force .........................................................................................66
5.3 Offset principle ..................................................................................................66
5.4 EPOS test cuts ....................................................................................................67
5.4.1EPOS alignment...........................................................................................67
5.4.1.1 Tools necessary:.....................................................................................67
5.4.1.2 Alignment procedure .............................................................................67
5.4.1.3 Adjustments if necessary .......................................................................68
5.4.2EPOS readout ..............................................................................................69
5.4.3EPOS calibration..........................................................................................70
5.5 XY-Distance Accuracy.........................................................................................73
6 Contour cutting ......................................................... 75
6.1 Different alignment methods ............................................................................75
6.2 Which Aligning Method should I use? ...............................................................76
6.3 Square details ....................................................................................................77
6.3.1Hints – tips – recommendations .................................................................77
6.3.2Automatic alignment without barcode.......................................................78
6.3.3Automatic alignment with barcode – single frame.....................................79
6.3.4Automatic alignment with barcode – multi frame......................................80
6.4 Cut area measurement ......................................................................................81
7 Maintenance............................................................. 83
7.1 Cleaning & Daily maintenance...........................................................................83
7.1.1Cleaning the grid rolls .................................................................................83
7.1.2Cleaning the cutter blade............................................................................84
7.1.3Cleaning the cutting plotter ........................................................................84
8 Troubleshooting........................................................ 85
8.1 Checking the communication settings...............................................................86
8.1.1For serial cable connections........................................................................86
8.1.2For network connections ............................................................................87
8.2 Error messages ..................................................................................................88
8.2.1Recoverable errors messages .....................................................................88
8.2.2Unrecoverable system errors......................................................................91
9 Consumables............................................................. 95

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User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter
CHAPTER 1 : SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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1 REGULARISATION AND SAFETY
INFORMATION
Safety terms in this manual are categorized into following three types, depending on the degree of the risk
(or the scale of accident)
Safety Terms Details
WARNING Must be followed carefully to avoid death or serious bodily injury.
CAUTION Must be observed to avoid bodily injury (moderately or lightly) or damage to your product
NOTES Contains important information and useful tips on the operation of your product
1.1 COMPLY WITH FOLLOWING REGULATIONS
The CE marking is a mandatory European marking for certain product groups to
indicate conformity with the essential health and safety requirements set out in
European Directives.
By affixing the CE marking, the manufacturer, his authorized representative, or the
person placing the product on the market or putting it into service ensures that the item
meets all the essential requirements of all applicable EU directives and that the
applicable conformity assessment procedures have been applied.
This product is tested and approved by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA),
this to provide increased assurance of quality and safety.
The product is tested according to IEC60950.
This standard tries to cover all safety aspects.
Mechanical, electrical
Choice of components
Choice of materials: flammability!
Connectors, cables …
Fire enclosure
…
This means the product is safe for users, service personnel and production personnel.
CSA International certification is not a legal commitment but it assures the quality and
safety of the machine.
Your product is designed and manufactured with high-quality materials and
components, which can be recycled and reused.
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product, it means the
product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC – WEEE regulation.
Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and
electronic products.
Please act according to local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your
normal household waste. The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

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1.2 IMPORTANT NOTES
Technical problems and maintenance, which require the cutter to be opened, can only be done by
qualified personnel who were trained to repair this type of machine.
Unauthorized removing of covers and/or overruling safety locks can be dangerous and will result in
your guarantee becoming void.
After powering OFF the machine, wait at least 10 seconds before powering ON again. Not respecting
this time interval could damage the machine.
1.3 SAFETY LABELS
Be careful when servicing this machine. The cutter has two fuses.
One neutral and one in phase.
After operation of the fuse, parts of the equipment that remain
energized might represent a hazard during servicing.
Be sure not to stare in the laser mounted on the cutting head.
Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the
pressure rollers and grid rollers when loading media
for example.

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Be careful not to get stuck between the following
moving parts:
►Cutting head
►Grid rollers
Be careful not to get stuck between the following
moving parts:
►Cutting head
►Grid rollers

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User’s Guide SC-PRO Cutting Plotter
CHAPTER 2 : PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
2.1 DIMENSIONS
Please find below the sizes of the SC Pro cutter with all dimensions in millimeters.
2305 1062
1259
662
2.2 INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
The location where you set up your equipment is very important. Please see to it that it meets following
conditions:
Power supply
100 - 240 VAC
50 - 60 Hz
Max. 1.5 A
Ambient Conditions:
Operating environment
Temperature 5 °C to 30 °C
Humidity 35 % - 75 % non-condensing
Recommended environment (dark area)
Temperature 16 °C to 25 °C
Humidity 50 % to 65 % non-condensing
Variation rate
Temperature 2 °C per hour
Humidity 5 % per hour
Storage environment
Temperature 0 °C to 50 °C

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Room conditions
Please protect your cutter from moisture, dust, draughts and direct sunlight (to prevent possible
media detection and epos readout issues). It is best to keep your machine away from open
windows and air-conditioners.
See to it that there is an adequate space around the cutter so that ventilation is not obstructed.
Avoid unnecessary vibrations and set up your cutter on a level surface.
Be sure to have some free space on each side of the SC-Pro to ease the operating of it.
a
b
c
d
a= at least 1 meter
b= at least 1 meter
c= at least 1 meter
d= at least 0,1 meter
This means that you need the following room space in total: 3,20m x 2,66m (W x D)

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2.3 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
2.3.1 Front of the SC-PRO
123 456 789 10
12
13
11
N° Part Function
1 Bumper To avoid the head crashing against the side and to measure the width of
the machine during initialization.
2 Media guide To guide the media when moving front and backwards.
3 Cutting groove A groove to guide a knife to sheet of the media manually.
4 Cutting head Assembly of cutting knife, sheet-off knife and EPOS sensor.
5 Cutting mat Provides a reliable cutting surface and minimizes damage to the knife tip.
6 Pressure rollers To hold the media against the grid rollers.
7 Small grid rollers Rollers with a lot of grip to move the media along front and backwards
There is 1 large one and 13 small ones.
8 Large grid roller
9 Control panel Removable panel with LCD display and control keys.
10 Tool storage holes Holes in the right cover to store 3 tools.
11 Pressure roller lever To lower or raise the pressure rollers. Note that all sent data will be
removed out of the buffers when raising the lever.
12 Media collection bag Bag to collect the media when sheeted-off.
13 Caster wheels To move the cutter easily or to fix the stand using the brakes.

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2.3.2 Rear of the SC-PRO
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2
3
4
5
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11
12
10
N° Part Function
1 Grid roller marks
To mark the position of the grid rollers.
The pressure rollers should always be positioned on top of a grid
roller, if not, it will be impossible to start cutting.
2 Conveyor roll support brackets To support the conveyor rolls. Multiple stands possible for the
conveyor rolls.
3 Conveyor roll guiding flanges To keep the loaded roll media in its position.
4 Conveyor roll To support and roll off the load media roll.
5 Conveyer roll brake To prevent that the loaded media keeps unwinding.
6 Serial interface connector To connect the serial interface cable.
7 USB interface connector To connect the USB cable.
8 Power cable connector To connect the power cable.
9 Fuse cover To easily access the two fuses.
10 Power switch To power ON/OFF the cutter.
11 Network interface connector To connect the network cable.
12 Tool storage place To store the pens and knifes.

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2.3.3 Operation panel
BASIC KEYS
1 MENU key To enter the main menu of the cutter
2 ENTER key To open a menu item or to confirm a setting
3 EXIT/CANCEL key To exit a menu item, to decline a setting or to cancel a cutting job.
4 RESUME / PAUSE key To interrupt or resume a cutting job
5 UP / YES key
This key has multiple functions
oBrowse through the main menu
oIncrease a value
oConfirm a setting
6 DOWN / NO key
This key has multiple functions
oBrowse through the main menu
oDecrease a value
oDecline a setting
7 MEDIA TYPE key
To select the media type
oSheet media initialization: front – rear – left – right
oRoll front media initialization: front – left – right
oRoll media initialization: left - right
8 ARROW key To move the media forwards and backwards
To move the cutter head to the left or right
DIRECT KEYS
9 SHEET OFF key To enter the sheet off mode
10 TEST key To enter the test menu
11 ORIGIN key To enter the origin menu
12 CONTOUR CUTTING key To enter the contour cutting menu
13 SPEED key To enter the speed menu
14 OFFSET key To enter the offset menu
15 FORCE key To enter the force menu
16 TOOL key To enter the tool menu
LED’s
17 SHEET LED Lights up when selecting SHEET with the [MEDIA TYPE]-key.
18 ROLL FRONT LED Lights up when selecting ROLL FRONT with the [MEDIA TYPE]-key.
19 ROLL LED Lights up when selecting ROLL with the [MEDIA TYPE]-key.
20 ORIGIN LED Lights up when an origin is set by the user.
Blinks when you are busy setting the origin.
21 CONTOUR CUTTING LED Light up while contour cutting.
Blinks when the cutter is measuring the reference box.

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2.4 IN-THE-BOX CONTENTS
After unpacking each box, inspect if there are no damaged parts and that all necessary parts are present.
NOTES
THE CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGES MAY BE DIFFERENT DEPENDING ON THE MARKET WHERE THEY ARE USED.
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL MUTOH DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR FOR DETAILS.
I
F ANY PART IS MISSING OR BROKEN,CONTACT EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING:
oT
HE SHOP WHERE YOU BOUGHT YOUR MUTOH CUTTER
oYOUR LOCAL MUTOH DISTRIBUTOR.
(*) When ordered as a bundle together with a Mutoh Printer, the in-the-box software may be replaced with one software which handles cutting, printing and contour cutting.
Description Qty
Cutter unit 1
Stand assembly 1
Media bag assembly 1
Conveyor system 1
Commercial kit 1
Tools 1
Knife holder and blade 1
Cutter blade 45° 1
Blade for auto sheet-off 1
Pressurized BallPoint Pen 1
Spare cutting mat 1
Mutoh knife 1
Core support 3” 2
Set of wing screws 1
Cables 1
Power cable EU 1
Power cable UK 1
Power cable US 1
USB cable 1
Adapter cable (9 – 25 pin) 1
Interface (RS-232) cable 1
Documentation 1
User’s Guide 1
Application Guide 1
Installation Guide 1
Installation Sheet 1
Installation CD 1
CD with manuals of all Mutoh machines 1
In-The-Box WEEE regularisation 1
Starter software kit (*) 1
Quality test sheet of this machine 1