Saga SAGA-420I User manual

SAGA-420I SAGA-720I/IP SAGA-1350I/IP
SAGA-420II/IIP SAGA-720II/IIP SAGA-1350II/IIP
SAGA-1800II/IIP

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Congratulations on purchasing saga cutting plotter
NOTICE:
We reserve the right to modify the information contained in this user
manual at any time without prior notice ；un-authorized modification,copying
distribution is prohibited.All comments,queries or suggestion concerning this
manual please consult us.
Please read this guide carefully.It tell you how to prepare your cutting
plotter for production use in a few easy steps.We do not assume any liability
for direct or indirect damage that occurs due to the use of this product.
Precautions:
Please read these instructions and precautionary notes carefully before using
the machine for the first time .
● Don’t place magnetic objects near the cutting head as even contact pressure
can’t otherwise be guaranteed.
●Don’t unplug the connection to the computer lead line when the plotter is
running ,may cause damage to plotter.
●Please release the pressure contact rollers when not in use by flipping the
pressure levers up.
●Please keep your hands or other parts of the body far form carriage when
using the machine.
●Never open the machine case and don’t attempt to modify the machine.
●Avoid liquid spills and metal objects entering the interior of the cutter.
●Insure the power supply is grounded.
●Ensure the main power supply（220V/110V)doesn’t fluctuate by more than
±10%.In case of main power fluctuation,use a voltage stabilizer.
●Unplug the power lead during long periods of inactivity.
●Keep your hands well away from the blade holder while a carriage job is
running!
●Always cancel the active job before adjusting the blade holder!
●Keep cutting plotter away from children,and never leave the machine or
machine parts unattended when Plugged-in.
●Whenever never touch the tips of drag blade to avoid injury.
●Please set up the machine on a stable base to avoid danger of falling.
●Never run the machine during a thunder storm；lighting could damage or
destroy the machine.
●No matter when you don’t use hand move the carriage, in order to avoid
damage to the machine.
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2.What’s in the box
Please check immediately to ensure that you have received the following
articles:
●Cutting plotter
●Cutting plotter stand (dismantled)
●Power Lead
●USB connection Lead
●RS-232connection Lead
●Bladeholder
●Pen holderandpen
●Safety fuse
●3 Drag blade
●CD with software and drivers.
●1Spanner ,1 hex key
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3.Floor Stand Installation
（
720,1350,1800
），
Step1
Position the support for the left side
perpendicularly to bottom standand
place the screw into the holes.Tighten
them to form a left T-stand .Repeat the
same steps with the support for the right
side
Support the left
side
Screw
screw
Bottom stand

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Step2
Place the stand beam upright on the T-stand and put the screws into
the holes,but don’t tighten them at this step.Repeat the same steps
with another stand beam.
T-stand for left side stand beam
T-stand for right
side
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Step3
Position the roll holder support’s position to floor stand ,and tighten screws.
Roll holder support
Floor stand
Roll holder support

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Step4
Place two roll holders into the holes in the roll holder support.
roll holder support
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Step5
How to install floor stand to machine.

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Take off the screw from bottom of machine,insert bolt to top of floor stand.
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4.Blade installation
Pin
Caution ：
Adjustment depth knobs
Don’t touch the tip of the blade with your fingers.
Lock
Notice
The blade is a consumable item,and you’ll always
get the best quality cut with a newer blade.please
Replace with a new blade when:
1.the tip of blade is broken.
2.The cutting traces are not as good as they were.
3.The blade will not cut cleanly even though the
Blade force has been raised significantly.

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Step1/step2/step3
1.Push the blade to the bottom of the blade
holder.
2.Adjust the blade tip to suitable length by
rotating”Adjustment depth knobs”and then
tighten the lock.
3.Press the push-pin to remove the blade form the blade holder when
replacing blade.
step1 step2 step3
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what is the correct blade depth
The correct blade depth ,blade just carve a post-it note surface layer, and
won't carve the post-it note on the back, usually is 0.1 mm，
Correct depth too long too short
Different post-it is difference blade depth,please according to difference post-it
choose difference blade depth.

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Step 4
Will seat in the carriage on the right side of the blade holder, and to fasten on
blade holder.
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1、Cutting plotter appearance
5.1 front
5.2 on the back

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5.3 left-cap 5.4 right-cap
8
Power switch gorge line connector（ RS-232）
Power connector USB connector
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5.5Panel
5.6Panel function
LCD screen：to display function and error messages.
Reset：to restart
Option：function keys.
Set：to set up function，can change XP/YP,Tool offset ,sensitivity.
Test：to perform cutting tests in different ways.
Laser：On/Off laser.
Speed：to adjust the value of cutting speed and quality up.
Speed：to adjust the value of cutting speed and quality down.
Force：to adjust the value of cutting force up.
Force：to adjust the value of cutting force down.
Enter ：to set item or register the immediately preceding input value.

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2.installing and testing
6.1 set cutting plotter
●Please insure that the machine on flat,solid ground ,keep using the
environment clean and dry .
●The machine suitable for 110V/220V voltage，Please be sure to use and the
corresponding voltage matching.
●Turn on the power switch ,the carriage will automatically move to the right
and left and then stop when switched ON.if you need to adjust position of the
carriage,Please according to the panel adjust to position of the carriage,never
use yourhands move carriage
6.2Please as following machine USB leadand com cable (RS-232) ,connector
cutting plotter and computer.
6.2-1 Installing the USB lead ，USB2.0
The lead suitable for Windows7/Windows8 and Windows XP 。
Nonsupport Windoes95/98/Me system.
Please make sure that the machine supporting the use of software.,such as
Dragoncut software，Flexi software，Artcut，signcut etc .
6.2-2 How to installation USB print driver
Notice：Please install the USB print driver then connector the cutting plotter.
●Double-lick the CD in the setup. exe，the computer willautomatically install
the USB driver as a new portCOM1or COM2
●Connect the USB lead to the cutting plotter and the computer USB port .
●Windows willdetect the cutting plotter and install the USB printing driver
automatically,please be patient and give Windows sufficient time to recognition
and install the driver.
●If is a 32 bit system can be installed directly, if it is a 64bit system, please
install as administrator.
●Please check for the driver in Device manager under universal serial .Bus
controllers/USB printing support.If the (USB printer support driver ）does not
appear,please re-check the power and of the USB lead connection andensure
the plotter is switchedon.

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6.3 How to use software
6.3-1How use and install Artcut software ，Please refer to the artcut
instructions.
6.3-2How to use and install Signcut software ，Please refer to the signcut
software instructions.
6.3-3How to use and install Dradoncut software， Please refer to the Dragoncut
software instructions.
6.3-4How to use and install Flexi software ，Please refer to the Flexi software
instructions.
6.3-5How to use the external program, please refer to the external program
instructions.
6.4Loading media
●Always load media for processing from the rear of the machine.
●Pull the pinch roller level upward to raise the pinch rollers, load your media on
the platen and slide it under the pinch rollers .Move the pinch rollers manually
to the proper position. Be sure the pinch rollers are positioned above the grit
roller.The white marks on top trail will help you position pinch rollers when
media on the platen.push the pinch roller level downward to lower down the
pinch rollers.
●If you are using roll media rather than precut media,use the supplied roll
holder to ensure that the media unrolls smoothly.
●When loading media ,ensure that the media is straight to avoid warping when
transporting the media .A misalignment of just a few millimeters can cause
severe media warp in longer plots.
●You can load the media at any horizontal position in the machine ;it does not
matter whether the media is centered,or aligned on the left or right.
●Fix the pressure rollers by snapping them into place at the outer edges of the
media;this ensures straight feeding of the media and defines the maximum
cutting area.
6.5setting the zero point
The zero point is the point on the loaded media where the plot job will start.You
need to set the zero point whenever you switch the machine on,or after loading
media for processing.

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●Switch the cutting plotter on,when the cutting plotter is switched on, the
cutting plotter can be changed and modified as required.
●To change the zero point on,when the cutting plotter is switched on, the
carriage can be changed and modified as required.
●You can now adjust the zero point setting for your cutting plotter,first press
the On/Off key to toggle to Off mode.
●You can now adjust the zero point by pressing the four arrow keys..We
recommend setting the zero point to the front right corner of the media.While
the carriage moving,the current coordinates are display relative to the previous
zero point setting.
●Press Enter to confirm the new zero point setting .
The coordinates shown in the display are set to zero.
6.6 Setting Mode
You can press the mode key multiple times in off mode toggle through the
following menus:
Force
Use the Left/Right keys to set the force in unites of one gram ;the valid range
of values is between 0g and 750g(servo) or 0g and 510g (stepper),2g/step.
When setting the cutting force ,please note that the correct setting mainly
depends on the blade holder, the position of the blade ,and the loaded
media.These settings are subject to variation.Before work you can press the
test button to test.
Speed ：
Again use the UP/Down keys on the operating panel to set the speed.
X-Scale/Y-Scale
Don’t change the X-Scale or Y-Scale values as they are used to compensate
for wear and tear of the transport belts.Only change these settings,if plots
come distorted.。
Baud Rate：
The Baud Rate is the communication speed for the cutting plotter and the
serial port on your computer.This setting must reflect the baud rate set in the
properties dialog for your COM port.Or in the software Value of 38400 are
typically set.

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XP/YP ：
Don’t need to change.
Sensitivity）：
Is based on the reflective intensity of paper to adjust, the reflective strength is
small value and he reflective weak is bigger value.
Fan setting:
ARMS machine use it ,can adjust the wind size of fan .
Additional setting in the display :
NO/Off (pause the plot)
Press this key to pause the current plot;you can then modify settings
performed previously.The display now shows the force and speed;both values
can be modified.
If you want to pause of cutting ,you can press the test key,wanted to end
work ,please press the reset key.
6.7cutting test
●Press the Test key to perform a cutting test.The cutting plotter will now cut a
square containing a triangle divided into four quadrants.
●The cutting test helps you verify the blade holder setting and cutting
pressure.The cutting test should give you clean and straight cuts in the loaded
media;there should be no damage to the backing
●If the test cuts through the backing,either the cutting force is too high,or blade
or blade holder setting is incorrect.Change these setting and repeat the cutting
test.
●You will also need to change the settings, in case of imprecise or too shallow
cuts.

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7.After cutting
7.1.Weeding
Weeding refers to the process of removing the
parts of the media you don’ require.
We recommend using a scalpel or a spacial
weeding tool for this job,to avoid damage to
the adhesive surface.After weeding, You can
use a transfer press to transfer flock and flex
media to the textiles to be processed;apply
application tape to self-adhesive media before transferring.
7.2.Apply
Apply application tape to the weeded
material and use a roller or flat scraper to
press down firmly.To apply adhesive to the
transfer foil,remove the backing from the foil
to leave the adhesive affixed to the
application tape.You an now apply the
adhesive to the required surface.
8.Blade
Blade are extremely sensitive,extremely sharp and dangerous precision
tools.
●Always keep blade well out the reach of children.
●To avoid danger of injury,always handle blade with caution.
●Handle blade with caution and always replace the protective cap when not in
use.If the tip of the blade comes into contact with a hard material such as
following glass or stone,tiny fissures may occur at the blade tip making the
blade useless.Note the following to avoid unnecessary wear and tear the blade
and to ensure maximum working life.
●Avoid cutting the backing of loaded media.The deeper you cut into the loaded
material,the more wear and tear the blades are exposed to.
●Always set the cutting depth of the blade to cut the media precisely and
cleanly without cutting too deep.Extending the blades beyond the required
cutting depth impacts the service life of the blades without achieving better
cutting results.
●Always use the right custom blades for thicker material.
●Ragged edges on cutting the loaded media show that the blades are
blunt.Always replace blunt blades immediately.

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9.Basic maintenance
9.1Cleaning the cutting plotter
In order to keep the cutting plotter under good condition and best
performance,you need to clean the machine properly and regularly.
Precaution in cleaning
Unplug the cutting plotter before cleaning.Never use solvents,abrasive
cleaners or strong detergents for cleaning.They may damage surface of the
cutting plotter and moving parts.
Recommended Methods
●Gently wipe the cutting plotter surface with a lint-free cloth.If necessary,clean
with a damp cloth or an alcohol-immersed cloth.Wipe with water to rinse off
any residue and dry with a soft,lint-free cloth.
●Wipe all dust and dirt from the tool carriage rails.
●Use a vacuum cleaner to empty any accumulated dirt and media residue
from beneath the pinch roller housing.
●Clean the platen,paper sensors and pinch rollers with a damp cloth and dry
with a soft,line-free cloth.
●Wipe dust and dirt from the stand.
9.2Cleaning the grit roller
●Turn off the cutting plotter,and move the tool carriage away from the area
needed to be cleaned.
●Raise the pinch rollers and move them away from the grit roller for cleaning.
●Use a bristle brush(a toothbrush is acceptable)to remove dust from the grit
roller surface.Rotate the grit roller manually while cleaning.
9.3Cleaning the pinch rollers
If the pinch rollers need a thorough cleaning,use a lint-free cloth or cotton swab
to wipe away the accumulated dust from the rubber portion of the pinch
rollers.To prevent the pinch rollers from rotating while cleaning,use your finger
to hold them in place.If needed to remove the embedded or persistent
dust,Use the lint-free cloth or cotton swab moistened with rubbing alcohol.

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Note :
Daily maintenance of your cutting plotter is very import,Be sure to clean the
grit roller and pinch rollers regularly for better cutting accuracy and output
quality.
10.Technical specifications cutting plotter
10.1 Servo ARMS machine technical specifications
Item NO.
SAGA-720IIP
SAGA-1350IIP
SAGA-1800IIP
Max media width
720mm
1350mm
1800mm
Max cutting width
630mm
1200mm
1660mm
Accuracy
+/-0,01m
+/-0,01m
+/-0,01m
Connectors
USB/RS-232
USB/RS-232
USB/RS-232
Drive
Servo
Servo
Servo
Power consumption
<100w
<100w
<100w
Ambient temperature
+5
℃
-+35
℃
+5
℃
-+35
℃
+5
℃
-+35
℃
Meas
97×34×43cm
160×34×41cm
207×36×51cm
G.W/N.W
27.5/25kgs
38/35kgs
52/47kgs
10.2 Stepper ARMS machine technical specifications
Item NO.
SAGA-720IP
SAGA-1350IP
Max media width
720mm
1350mm
Max cutting width
630mm
1200mm
Accuracy
+/-0,01m
+/-0,01m
Connectors
USB/RS-232
USB/RS-232
Drive
Stepper
Stepper
Power consumption
<100w
<100w
Ambient temperature
+5
℃
-+35
℃
+5
℃
-+35
℃
Meas
97×34×43cm
160×34×41cm
G.W/N.W
27.5/25kgs
38/35kgs

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10.3 Servo machine technical specifications
Item NO. SAGA-490II SAGA-720II SAGA-1350II SAGA-1800II
Max media
width
420mm 720mm 1350mm 1800mm
Max cutting
width
330mm 630mm 1200mm 1660mm
Accuracy
+/-0,01m
+/-0,01m
+/-0,01m
+/-0,01m
Connectors
USB/RS-232
USB/RS-232
USB/RS-232
USB/RS-232
Drive
Servo
Servo
Servo
Servo
Power
consumption
<100w <100w <100w <100w
Ambient
temperature
+5℃-+35℃+5℃-+35℃+5℃-+35℃+5℃-+35℃
Meas
66×33×32cm
97×34×43cm
160×34×41cm
207×36×51cm
G.W/N.W
10/9kgs
27.5/25kgs
38/35kgs
52/47kgs
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10.4 Stepper machine technical specifications
Item NO.
SAGA-420I
SAGA-720I
SAGA-1350I
Max media width
420mm
720mm
1350mm
Max cutting width
330mm
630mm
1200mm
Accuracy
+/-0,01m
+/-0,01m
+/-0,01m
Connectors
USB/RS-232
USB/RS-232
USB/RS-232
Drive
Stepper
Stepper
Stepper
Power
consumption
<100w <100w <100w
Ambient
temperature
+5℃-+35℃+5℃-+35℃+5℃-+35℃
Meas
66×33×32cm
97×34×43cm
160×34×41cm
G.W/N.W
10/9kgs
27.5/25kgs
38/35kgs

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If, in accordance with the instruction cannot complete
the installation, testing, please contact your agent.