Summa SUMMACUT User manual

User’s Manual
Rev 004

FCC Notice
The SummaCut-series cutters have been tested and found to comply with the limits for
Class A digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. The cutters generate, use and can emit radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of the cutters in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Caution!
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Summa, which is responsible for
FCC compliance, could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
DOC Notice
The SummaCut-series cutters do not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise for digital
apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the new cutter!
The SummaCut cutters are made for sign-makers.
SummaCut is Summa’s most popular and affordable line of vinyl cutters.
They offer tracking accuracy, speed and features not found in other affordably-priced
cutters.
SummaCut now offers the unrivaled Optical POsitioning Sensor OPOS X.
This manual is a reference guide for installing and operating the SummaCut cutter models.

Table of contents I
Table of Contents
1Setup...............................................................................................................1-1
1.1Unpacking the Cutter
.......................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1Removing the packaging from the cutter......................................................................1-1
1.1.2Setting up the machine with a stand...............................................................................1-2
1.1.3Setting up the machine without a stand........................................................................1-4
1.2SummaCut Cutter Components ......................................................................... 1-5
1.2.1The Cutter as viewed from the front................................................................................1-5
1.2.2The Cutter as viewed from the back ................................................................................1-7
1.3Connecting the Cutter to the Mains................................................................... 1-9
1.3.1Grounding (“Earthing”) .........................................................................................................1-9
1.3.2Operating voltage...................................................................................................................1-9
1.3.3Powering-on the cutter ..................................................................................................... 1-10
1.4Connecting the Cutter to a Computer ............................................................. 1-11
1.4.1USB connection .................................................................................................................... 1-11
1.4.1.1Connecting the SummaCut cutter to a PC using a USB cable.................... 1-11
1.4.1.2Connecting the SummaCut cutter to a Mac using a USB cable................. 1-12
1.4.2RS-232 Connection.............................................................................................................. 1-13
1.5Loading Media
................................................................................................... 1-14
1.5.1Pinch roller positioning ..................................................................................................... 1-14
1.5.2Loading media ...................................................................................................................... 1-15
1.5.3Media load procedure........................................................................................................ 1-18
1.6Tool Installation ................................................................................................ 1-20
1.6.1Knife installation................................................................................................................... 1-20
1.6.2Pen installation ..................................................................................................................... 1-24

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2Basic Operation..............................................................................................2-1
2.1LCD AND CONTROL PANEL................................................................................. 2-1
2.1.1Control Panel............................................................................................................................2-2
2.1.1.1The menu key ...................................................................................................2-2
2.1.1.2The exit key ........................................................................................................2-2
2.1.1.3The enter key .....................................................................................................2-2
2.1.1.4The test key ........................................................................................................2-2
2.1.1.5The jogging keys , , and ...........................................2-2
2.2How to Set Tool Parameters ............................................................................... 2-3
2.2.1Setting tool type......................................................................................................................2-3
2.2.2Changing tool pressure ........................................................................................................2-4
2.2.3Changing drag knife offset..................................................................................................2-4
2.3How to Set Cutting Speed................................................................................... 2-6
2.4How to Change the User (Quick Parameter Change)........................................ 2-8
2.5How to Make Sure the Sign Has the Correct Size .............................................. 2-9
3OPOS (Optical POSitioning)..........................................................................3-1
3.1Introduction......................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2Basic OPOS operation ......................................................................................... 3-1
3.2.1OPOS calibration .....................................................................................................................3-2
3.2.2Media calibration ....................................................................................................................3-3
3.3Detailed OPOS Operation
................................................................................... 3-5
3.3.1Creating the graphic with the markers ...........................................................................3-5
3.3.2OPOS XY .....................................................................................................................................3-8
3.3.3Printing the graphic ...............................................................................................................3-9
3.3.4Loading the graphic into the cutter.............................................................................. 3-10
3.3.5Setting the parameters for the OPOS sensor............................................................. 3-10
3.3.6Registering the markers..................................................................................................... 3-12
3.3.7Cutting the contour ............................................................................................................ 3-13
3.4Automating Tasks with OPOS .......................................................................... 3-14
3.4.1Cutting multiple copies of a graphic on the same roll ........................................... 3-14
3.4.2Cutting the same graphic on multiple media sheets.............................................. 3-14
3.4.3OPOS Barcode ....................................................................................................................... 3-17
3.5Cutting through ................................................................................................ 3-19

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4Detailed Operation........................................................................................4-1
4.1Introduction......................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2Main Menu ........................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2.1Velocity .......................................................................................................................................4-2
4.2.2TurboCut ....................................................................................................................................4-2
4.2.3Pressure ......................................................................................................................................4-2
4.2.4Knife offset
.................................................................................................................................4-2
4.2.5Pouncing Gap
...........................................................................................................................4-2
4.2.6User Config................................................................................................................................4-2
4.2.7Reset ............................................................................................................................................4-2
4.2.8Recut............................................................................................................................................4-3
4.2.9Load .............................................................................................................................................4-3
4.2.10Extended Load.........................................................................................................................4-3
4.2.11Align Load
..................................................................................................................................4-3
4.2.12System Setup............................................................................................................................4-3
4.3System Setup Menu ............................................................................................ 4-4
4.3.1Confidence test........................................................................................................................4-5
4.3.2DIN A4 Test................................................................................................................................4-5
4.3.3Tool ..............................................................................................................................................4-5
4.3.4FlexCut Mode ...........................................................................................................................4-5
4.3.5Panels ..........................................................................................................................................4-6
Sort Vectors:..............................................................................................................................4-6
4.3.6Velocity .......................................................................................................................................4-6
4.3.7Overcut .......................................................................................................................................4-7
4.3.8OptiCut .......................................................................................................................................4-7
4.3.9Emulation Lang........................................................................................................................4-7
4.3.10USB Class....................................................................................................................................4-8
4.3.11Baud Rate
...................................................................................................................................4-8
4.3.12Parity............................................................................................................................................4-9
4.3.13RTS/DTR (RS232):.....................................................................................................................4-9
4.3.14RS232 TEST ............................................................................................................................. 4-10
4.3.15Alignment Mode .................................................................................................................. 4-10
4.3.16Autoload.................................................................................................................................. 4-11
4.3.17Language ................................................................................................................................ 4-11
4.3.18Factory Def. ............................................................................................................................ 4-11
4.3.19Factory Def. ............................................................................................................................ 4-11
4.3.20Menu Units ............................................................................................................................. 4-11
4.3.21ROM Revision......................................................................................................................... 4-12
4.3.22Media Sensor ......................................................................................................................... 4-12
4.3.23Sensor Setup
.......................................................................................................................... 4-12
4.3.24Calibrate XY
............................................................................................................................ 4-13
4.3.25Coil Setup
................................................................................................................................ 4-13
4.3.26Cal. Media ............................................................................................................................... 4-13
4.3.27Cal. OPOS ................................................................................................................................ 4-14
4.3.28OPOS Parameters................................................................................................................. 4-14
4.3.29OPOS Sensor.......................................................................................................................... 4-14

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5Maintenance and Cleaning...........................................................................5-1
5.1Introduction......................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.1Cleaning the drive system ...................................................................................................5-1
5.1.2Cleaning the media sensor..................................................................................................5-2
5.1.3Cleaning the Y-Guide Rail ....................................................................................................5-2
5.1.4Changing the fuse ..................................................................................................................5-3
6Specs and General Information....................................................................6-1
6.1Models.................................................................................................................. 6-1
6.2Features List ........................................................................................................ 6-1
6.2.1Hardware....................................................................................................................................6-1
6.2.2Interface .....................................................................................................................................6-1
6.2.3Functionality.............................................................................................................................6-1
6.2.4Software .....................................................................................................................................6-2
6.2.5CUTTER ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLES ................................................................6-3
6.3Technical Specification....................................................................................... 6-4
6.3.1Machine dimensions..............................................................................................................6-4
6.3.2Shipping dimensions.............................................................................................................6-4
6.3.3Media...........................................................................................................................................6-5
6.3.4PERFORMANCE ........................................................................................................................6-6
6.3.5INTERFACE.................................................................................................................................6-6
6.3.6FIRMWARE .................................................................................................................................6-6
6.3.7ENVIRONMENTAL....................................................................................................................6-7
6.3.8Electrical .....................................................................................................................................6-7
6.3.9Certifications.............................................................................................................................6-7
6.4Cutter accessories and consumables................................................................. 6-8

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List of Figures
1-1 Summacutter cutter fully boxed..........................................................................................................1-1
1-2 Contents of box stand .............................................................................................................................1-2
1-3 Contents of box basket ...........................................................................................................................1-2
1-4 Mounting horizontal panel....................................................................................................................1-2
1-5 Mounting horizontal panel....................................................................................................................1-3
1-6 Mounting the 4 casters............................................................................................................................1-3
1-7 Mounting the cutter on the stand.......................................................................................................1-3
1-8 installing the basket .................................................................................................................................1-3
1-9 position of a cutter on a table...............................................................................................................1-4
1-10 SummaCut cutter, front view .............................................................................................................1-5
1-11 SummaCut cutter, rear view ...............................................................................................................1-7
1-12 Properly grounded connection .........................................................................................................1-9
1-13 media is loaded and cutter is ready .............................................................................................. 1-10
1-14 Cutter is ready no media is loaded ................................................................................................ 1-10
1-15 Position pinch rollers.......................................................................................................................... 1-14
1-16 Pinch roller lever................................................................................................................................... 1-15
1-17 Media flanges ........................................................................................................................................ 1-15
1-18 Position media flange on cutter ..................................................................................................... 1-15
1-19 Feeding roll media without using media flanges .................................................................... 1-16
1-20 Media position ...................................................................................................................................... 1-16
1-21 Pinch roller lever................................................................................................................................... 1-17
1-22 Removing the drag knife holder from the clamp..................................................................... 1-20
1-23 Removing the knife from the standard drag knife holder .................................................... 1-20
1-25 Dual clamp drag head........................................................................................................................ 1-21
1-26 Knife pressure test pattern ............................................................................................................... 1-22
1-27 Knife is choosen tool........................................................................................................................... 1-24
1-28 Pen is choosen tool ............................................................................................................................. 1-24
2-1 Touch screen...............................................................................................................................................2-1
2-2 Correct knife offset pattern....................................................................................................................2-5
2-3 Length calibration pattern.................................................................................................................. 2-10
3-1 Position media fro multiple sheet .................................................................................................... 3-16
3-2 Opos barcode job loaded.................................................................................................................... 3-17
3-3 FlexCut principle..................................................................................................................................... 3-19
3-4 combined contour cut and cutting through................................................................................ 3-21
4-1 main Menu...................................................................................................................................................4-1
4-2 Configuration Menu.................................................................................................................................4-4
4-3 Overcut..........................................................................................................................................................4-7
4-4 Sensor setup............................................................................................................................................. 4-12
5-1 Placement of vinyl strip...........................................................................................................................5-1
5-2 Media sensors Summacut cutters .......................................................................................................5-2
5-3 Sliding surfaces on Y-guide rail ............................................................................................................5-2
5-4 Power entry module.................................................................................................................................5-3

Setup 1-1
1Setup
1.1 Unpacking the Cutter
NOTE: Save the shipping box and any other packaging items in case the cutter needs to be
shipped. Do not ship the cutter without first completely repacking it in its original
packaging.
Before unpacking the cutter, make sure that there is enough space to assemble the stand
and to set the cutter aside to insert the stand screws.
CAUTION: For safety reasons, no fewer than two people should be involved in unpacking
the cutter.
1.1.1 Removing the packaging from the cutter
1. Remove the straps and the staples and open the lid of the box.
2. The cutter is packed in foil. The models D120, D140 and D160 are delivered with the
stand and basket under in the box. The accessories are located at the side in a separate
box. Check first whether everything is present.
3. Do not throw away the packaging. Shipping it without the original box voids any
warranty.
FIG 1-1
1-1 SUMMACUTTER CUTTER FULLY BOXED

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1.1.2 Setting up the machine with a stand
1. Verify that the stand and basket come with all the accessories.
The box containing the stand should contain following:
a. 2 legs
b. 2 feet
c. 1 horizontal panel
d. Bag of 4 casters, screws and other accessories to mount the stand
FIG 1-2
1-2 CONTENTS OF BOX STAND
2. The box containing the basket should contain following:
a. Total of 7 tubes for [media basket
b. Linen media basket
c. Bag of accessories to mount the basket
FIG 1-3
1-3 CONTENTS OF BOX BASKET
3. Mount on each leg a foot. Make sure that, if the legs are orientated the same way, on
one leg the long end is pointing in one direction and on the other one in the other
direction.
FIG 1-4
1-4 MOUNTING HORIZONTAL PANEL

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4. Mount the horizontal panel. Make sure that the hollow side is orientated to the same
side as the long ends of the feet (this would then be the rear).
FIG 1-5
1-5 MOUNTING HORIZONTAL PANEL
5. Turn the stand upside down and mount the 4 casters (put the nut first in the casters,
then use the 12mm wrench.
FIG 1-6
1-6 MOUNTING THE 4 CASTERS
6. Turn the stand the right way up again and put the machine on the stand and secure
with 4 screws.
FIG 1-7
1-7 MOUNTING THE CUTTER ON THE STAND
7. Mount the basket. Make sure the long tubes are used at the rear. Put a saddle clip to
keep tubes in their place.
FIG 1-8
1-8 INSTALLING THE BASKET

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1.1.3 Setting up the machine without a stand
The smaller models are equipped with an extra media guide. In order not to damage this
part, special attention is requested when putting a machine on a surface. This media guide
should always be over an edge.
FIG 1-9
1-9 POSITION OF A CUTTER ON A TABLE

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1.2 SummaCut Cutter Components
1.2.1 The Cutter as viewed from the front
FIG 1-10
1-10 SUMMACUT CUTTER, FRONT VIEW
1. Pinch rollers: The pinch rollers clamp the media to the drive system to ensure accurate
tracking. The D120 has one and the D140 and D160 have two extra pinch rollers to
ensure that wide media stays flat in the middle. The extra rollers in the middle can be
enabled or disabled.
2. Keypad: All cutter activity can be initiated from keypad. The LCD displays information
about the cutter’s current status and/or actions that need to be taken.
3. Pinch roller lever: This lever is used to raise and lower the pinch rollers for media
loading.
4. Media drive sleeves: The media drive sleeves move the media only when the pinch
rollers are in the “down” position. The Larger the model, the more small sleeves.

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5. Tool carriage: The tool carriage is the mount for the knife holder, pen or pouncing tool.
It has also holds the Optical POSitioning sensor (OPOS).
6. Cutting strip: A self-healing orange strip helps avoid any damage to the knife tip when
no media has been loaded. Since cutting is done on the cutting strip, it is essential that
the strip remains intact.
7. Media sensor: A media sensor behind the right sleeve is used to detect the end of the
loaded media.
8. Media guide: Only on smaller models, prevents the media slipping under the cutter
when installed on a table.
9. Screws to secure the cutter base: Make sure all screws are secured at each side before
the cutter is used.
10. Media basket: The stand and linen media basket come standard with all D120, D140
and D160 models.

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1.2.2 The Cutter as viewed from the back
FIG 1-11
1-11 SUMMACUT CUTTER, REAR VIEW
1. Pinch rollers: The pinch rollers clamp the media to the drive system to ensure accurate
tracking. The D120 has one and the D140 and D160 have two extra pinch rollers to
ensure that wide media stays flat in the middle. The extra rollers in the middle can be
enabled or disabled.
2. Pinch roller lever: This lever is used to raise and lower the pinch rollers for media
loading.
3. The fuse box: The fuse is located at the right side of the power entry module. Check the
specification section to see which fuse is used in the SummaCut cutter.
CAUTION: For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with the same type and
rating of fuse.

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4. Power On/Off switch: This rocker switch, in the middle of the power entry module, sets
the cutter’s power to ON or OFF. To switch on the power, press the “I” side of the rocker
switch. To switch off the power, press the “O” side of the rocker switch.
5. AC power cord receptacle: It is located at the left-hand side of the power entry
module. The power-up procedure is explained in detail in Section 1.3. Always use a
power cord that was delivered with your cutter.
6. USB port: This interface is based on the standards specified in Universal Serial Bus
Specifications Revision 1.1. It allows a high-speed bi-directional communication
between the host computer and the cutter.
7. RS-232 port: This DB-9P connector provides serial bi-directional communication
between the cutter and a host computer.
8. Screws to secure the cutter base: Screws (2 left and 2 right) hold the cutter base to its
stand. All the screws must be properly tightened before using the cutter.
9. Casters: The casters on the stand are equipped with locking brakes. Once the cutter has
been moved to its new location, press the brakes with your foot to lock the casters.
10. Media basket: The stand and linen media basket come as standard equipment with all
120, 140 and 160 SummaCut cutters.
11. Roll media guide bushes: The two flange guides serve to keep the media roll in place
when media is pulled from the roll.
12. Media support rollers: Rotating support rollers for the media roll.

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1.3 Connecting the Cutter to the Mains
1.3.1 Grounding (“Earthing”)
CAUTION: An insulated ground conductor must be installed as part of the branch circuit that
supplies power to the wall outlet to which the cutter is connected. The ground conductor
must have the same size, insulation material and thickness as the grounded and ungrounded
branch circuit supply conductors, but the insulating seat should be green or green with
yellow striping.
The ground conductor described above must be grounded at the electrical distribution
board or, if power is supplied by a separate system, at the power supply transformer/motor
generator set.
The wall sockets into which the cutter is plugged must be of the grounded type. The
grounded conductors serving the wall socket must be properly connected to the ground.
For emergency access, the cutter should be installed near the socket-outlet for easy access.
MAKE SURE THIS
IS CONNECTED TO A
MAKE SURE THIS IS
CONNECTED TO A
THREE-PIN
PLUG
EUROPE:
USA
OUTLET
:
THREE-PIN
KNOWN GROUND
KNOWN EARTH
FIG 1-12
1-12 PROPERLY GROUNDED CONNECTION
1.3.2 Operating voltage
CAUTION: Before changing the fuse, make sure that the cutter is completely disconnected
from its power source.
CAUTION: For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with the same type and
rating of fuse.
Fuse Rate: T2.0A, 250V SCHURTER SPT OR EQUIVALENT.
The power supply detects the line voltage and switches automatically between 110V and
230V.

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1.3.3 Powering-on the cutter
CAUTION: Be sure the power switch is turned off before connecting the power cord (the “0”
side of the ON/OFF rocker switch should be pressed).
WARNING
KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY FROM THE CUTTING AREA. THERE
ARE HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS.
1. Plug the female end of the AC power cord into the receptacle located in the power
entry module on the cutter’s rear panel.
2. Plug male end of the AC power cord into a properly grounded wall socket.
3. Power on the cutter by pressing the “I” side of the ON/OFF rocker switch located on the
power entry module on the rear panel.
4. The touch screen will activate and the initialization process will begin. If media is
loaded, then the cutter will check size and load the media.
FIG 1-13
1-13 MEDIA IS LOADED AND CUTTER IS READY
FIG 1-14
1-14 CUTTER IS READY NO MEDIA IS LOADED

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1.4 Connecting the Cutter to a Computer
The SummaCut cutters support bi-directional USB and RS-232 connectivity. When both
ports are connected at the same time, the port that receives data first will remain active and
the other port will be deactivated.
1.4.1 USB connection
The USB cable should be 5 meters (16 feet) or less in length. The connector on the cutter
side of the cable should be USB series B 4-pin. The connector on the computer side of the
cable should be USB A 4-pin.
.
1.4.1.1 Connecting the SummaCut cutter to a PC using a USB cable
1. Power off the cutter.
2. Insert the S CLASS™ CD into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.
3. Let autoplay run autostart (or start by hand).
4. Choose language and install USB driver.
5. Connect one end of the USB cable to a USB port on the computer.
6. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the back of the cutter.
7. Power on the cutter (see section 1.3.3) and return to the computer.
The Found New Hardware Wizard should appear on the computer screen and install the
USB driver.
8. Click “OK” and follow the instructions provided by the Wizard.
9. Restart the computer.
NOTE: When connecting a cutter to a computer for the first time using the USB cable, the
computer will detect the cutter and install the USB driver if the setup program was run. If the
setup program was not run prior to connection, then install the program while cutter is
connected and switched on. After that the program is run, the computer will detect a new
device and install the correct driver automatically.
NOTE: For connecting more than one cutter to one computer, see section on USB class
NOTE: It is recommended to use always the latest version of the driver. The Cd is made so
that it downloads the latest version automatically. If no internet connection is available, then
it is possible that the driver on the CD is outdated.
NOTE: When installing a cutter on Windows Vista or Windows 7, then make sure that the
user has administrative rights and that UAC is deactivated.