SUMMACUT D520 User manual

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USER’S MANUAL FOR THE
S e r i e s
IMPORTANT
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check the address on the back of the Warranty Registration Card.)
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delay response to your warranty and service enquiries.
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NOTE
When selecting software drivers: If the Summa name is not mentioned in
the list of available software drivers, use Summagraphics drivers.

FCC NOTICE
The SummaCut series cutters have been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, 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.
These cutters generate, use, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of these
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, who is
responsible for FCC compliance, could void the users 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.

Notice
NOTICE
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Manual at any time without prior notice. Unauthorized copying, modification,
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Trademark Acknowledgements
TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
3M and Scotchcal are trademarks of the 3M Corp.
Arlon is a trademark of Keene Corp.
DM/PL and Houston Instrument are trademarks of Summagraphics Corporation.
Fasson is a trademark of Avery.
Gerber is a trademark of Gerber Scientific Products, Inc.
Grafitack is a trademark of Grafityp.
HP-GL is a trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.
IBM PC, IBM PC/XT, and IBM AT are trademarks of International Business
Machines Corp.
Kapco is a trademark of Kent Adhesive Products Co.
Macintosh, Macintosh Plus, Macintosh SE, and Macintosh II are trademarks of
Apple Computer.
MACTac is a trademark of MACTac Europe.
Multifix is a trademark of Multiplast Grafics.
Rubylith is a trademark of Ulano.
Tesa and Tesacal are trademarks of Tesa.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................. Page
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1. Introduction...................................................................................................1-1
1.1.1. Product features...........................................................................................1-1
1.1.2. SummaCut Series User Manual ...................................................................1-3
1.2. Specifications................................................................................................1-4
1.2.1. Cutter.............................................................................................................1-4
1.2.2. Media ............................................................................................................1-4
1.2.3. Knife, pen and pouncing tool .....................................................................1-5
1.2.4. Interface........................................................................................................1-6
1.2.5. Firmware........................................................................................................1-6
1.2.6. Performance.................................................................................................1-7
1.2.7. Certifications .................................................................................................1-7
1.2.8. Environmental...............................................................................................1-7
1.2.9. Electrical .......................................................................................................1-8
1.3. Cutter accessories and consumables ........................................................1-9
1.4. Rear panel components ............................................................................1-10
1.5. Front panel controls....................................................................................1-11
1.6. Powering up the cutter...............................................................................1-13
1.6.1. Grounding...................................................................................................1-13
1.6.2. Power-up procedure .................................................................................1-14
1.7. Installation of a knife, pen or pouncing tool ............................................1-15
1.7.1. Knife installation..........................................................................................1-15
1.7.2. Pen installation............................................................................................1-18
1.7.3. Installation of a pouncing tool ..................................................................1-19
1.8. Loading media...........................................................................................1-20
1.8.1 Positioning the pinch rollers .......................................................................1-20
1.8.2. Feeding and positioning media................................................................1-21

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2. OPERATION
2.1. The control panel..........................................................................................2-1
2.1.1 The Origin key ...............................................................................................2-1
2.1.2 The Online key ..............................................................................................2-2
2.1.3 The Jogging keys ..........................................................................................2-3
2.1.4 The LED Indicators ........................................................................................2-3
2.1.5 The boot keys................................................................................................2-4
2.2. Summa Cutter Control .................................................................................2-5
2.2.1 Knife pressure................................................................................................2-5
2.2.2 Pouncing pressure........................................................................................2-5
2.2.3 Knife offset.....................................................................................................2-5
2.2.4 Pouncing gap...............................................................................................2-6
2.2.5 Velocity .........................................................................................................2-6
2.2.6 Overcut .........................................................................................................2-6
2.2.7 Concatenation.............................................................................................2-6
2.2.8 Smoothing.....................................................................................................2-7
2.2.9 Language ....................................................................................................2-7
2.2.10 Tool ................................................................................................................2-7
2.2.11 Addressing ....................................................................................................2-8
2.2.12 Baud rate ......................................................................................................2-8
2.2.13 Parity..............................................................................................................2-8
2.2.14 RTS/DTR ..........................................................................................................2-9
2.2.15 HP-GL origin ..................................................................................................2-9
2.2.16 Media sensors ...............................................................................................2-9
2.2.17 Autoload .......................................................................................................2-9
2.2.18 Tool command...........................................................................................2-10
2.2.19 LOAD ON W command.............................................................................2-10
2.2.20 Flex-Cut .......................................................................................................2-10
2.2.21 Cut Length ..................................................................................................2-10
2.2.22 Flex-Cut Length...........................................................................................2-11
2.2.23 Flex Pressure................................................................................................2-11
2.2.24 Recut offset.................................................................................................2-11
2.2.25 Recut ...........................................................................................................2-11

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3. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
3.1. Maintenance ................................................................................................3-1
3.1.1 Cleaning the drive system...........................................................................3-1
3.1.2 Cleaning the sensors....................................................................................3-2
3.2. Operating voltage conversion ....................................................................3-3
4. INTERFACE
4.1. Introduction...................................................................................................4-1
4.2. Interface notes..............................................................................................4-1
4.2.1 System setup.................................................................................................4-1
4.2.1.1 MS-DOS or PC-DOS operating system ........................................................4-1
4.2.1.2 Windows 3.xx.................................................................................................4.2
4.2.1.3 Windows 95 ...................................................................................................4.2
4.2.2 Serial interface connector on cutter ..........................................................4-3
4.3. Available serial signals ................................................................................4-3
5. CONTOUR CUTTING
5.1. Introduction......................................................................................................1
5.2. General ............................................................................................................5
5.3. Creating the design.........................................................................................5
5.4. Placing the Cross-marks .................................................................................6
5.5. Print the design ................................................................................................7
5.6. Loading the cutter and setting the parameters ............................................8
5.7. Registrating the cross-marks ..........................................................................9
5.8. Cutting the contour .......................................................................................10

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APPENDIX A:
MEDIA CERTIFICATION................................................................................. A-1
ADDRESSES ................................................................................................... A-3
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS ............................................................................................Page
1-1 SummaCut Series cutter, rear view ..........................................................1-10
1-2 SummaCut Series cutter, front view..........................................................1-11
1-3 Ground connection ...................................................................................1-14
1-4 Blade insertion ............................................................................................1-15
1-5 Blade length adjustment...........................................................................1-16
1-6 Setting knife depth .....................................................................................1-16
1-7 Knife depth test pattern.............................................................................1-17
1-8 Pinch roller lever.........................................................................................1-21
1-9 Feeding roll media.................................................................................... 1-22
1-10 Pinch roller positioning ...............................................................................1-23
2-1 SummaCut Series cutter, control panel .....................................................2-1
3-1 Cleaning of the friction drive system..........................................................3-2
3-2 Location of the sensors ................................................................................3-2
3-3 Power entry module ....................................................................................3-3
LIST OF TABLES.........................................................................................................Page
1-1 SummaCut Series cutter specifications......................................................1-4
1-2 SummaCut Series media specifications.....................................................1-4
1-2 SummaCut Series media specifications (continued)................................1-5
1-3 SummaCut Series knives, pens and pouncing tools .................................1-5
1-4 SummaCut Series interface specifications.................................................1-6
1-5 SummaCut Series firmware .........................................................................1-6
1-6 SummaCut Series performances ................................................................1-7
1-7 SummaCut Series environmental specifications .......................................1-7
1-8 SummaCut Series electrical specifications................................................1-8
1-9 SummaCut Series accessories and consumables ....................................1-9
2-1 LED Indication...............................................................................................2-3

General Information 1-1
SECTION 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1. INTRODUCTION
The SummaCut range of cutters has been designed to produce computer-
generated graphic designs on cut sheet or roll vinyl media. By replacing the
knife with a fibre tip pen, the cutter can also be used to produce inexpensive
previews of new graphic designs on paper.
This manual covers the following SummaCut Series cutter models:
•The SummaCut D520, which can handle media widths from 70 mm up to
675 mm (2.7” to 26.6”)
•The SummaCut D620, which can handle media widths from 70 mm up to
775 mm (2.7” to 30.5”)
•The SummaCut D760, which can handle media widths from 70 mm up to
915 mm (2.7” to 36”)
•The SummaCut D1020, which can handle media widths from 120 mm up to
1175 mm (4.7” to 46.3”)
•The SummaCut D1220, which can handle media widths from 120 mm up to
1375 mm (4.7” to 54.1”)
The term ‘ summaCut Series Cutters’ is used when information is provided which
is common to all members of this series. The specific model terms D520, D620,
D760, D1020 and D1220 are used when information pertains only to that
particular model.
1.1.1. PRODUCT FEATURES
The following are the main features of the SummaCut Series cutters.
•Easy to use computer control via software utility.
•Variable media widths.

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•Interchangeable pen for producing preview plots of sign designs on paper.
•Interchangeable pouncing tool.
•Adjustable knife pressure and offset settings controlled by microprocessor.
•Communication with host computer via standard serial RS-232-C
interface.
•6-key control panel with LED indicators.
•Metric or English units.
•Menu mode for selection of the cutter’ s power-up operating configuration,
controlled by microprocessor.
•Wide variety of axial cutting speeds (in metric or English units).
•Up to four separate user configurations stored in the non-volatile memory.
•Automatic media pull from roll.
•Automatic media sensing.
•User changeable origin to any location.
•Concatenation and curve smoothing to obtain better cut quality.
•Manual knife for cutting off the finished sign.
•Knife depth and offset test.
•Overcut for easy weeding.
•Optional media support system to guarantee tracking of longer signs
(Standard for D1020 and D1220).
•User-selectable DM/PLTM, HP-GLTM and HP-GL/2 TM software protocols.
•Optional stand (Standard for D1020 and D1220).
•Multiple recut feature

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1.1.2. SUMMACUT SERIES USER’ S MANUAL
The User’ s Manual provides the following information :
•Full technical specifications for the SummaCut Series cutters and the media
to be cut.
•A complete description of the SummaCut Series main components.
•Step-by-step instructions for knife and pen installation, and media loading.
•Instructions for online and local mode ( ) operations.
•Information on the control panel and the cutter’ s parameters.
•Maintenance and cleaning instructions.
•Information about the RS-232-C interface cables used to inter-connect the
cutter and IBM, IBM-compatible, Macintosh and Macintosh-compatible
host computers.

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1.2. SPECIFICATIONS
1.2.1.CUTTER
D520 D620 D760 D1020 D1220
mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch
Height 395 15.6 395 15.6 395 15.6 1010 39.8 1010 39.8
Width 890 35 990 40 1120 52 1390 54.7 1590 62.6
Depth 200 7.9 200 7.9 200 7.9 390 15.4 390 15.4
Weigh 17 kg 37 lbs 18 kg 40 lbs 20 kg 44 lbs 40 kg 88 lbs 45 kg 99 lbs
TABLE 1-1 :
SUMMACUT SERIES CUTTER SPECIFICATIONS
1.2.2.MEDIA
D520 D620 D760 D1020 D1220
mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch
Width Roll 220
to
610
8.6 to
24
220
to
710
8.6 to
28
220
to
850
8.6 to
33.5
220
to
1110
8.6
to
43.7
220
to
1310
8.6 to
51.6
Sheet 70
to
675
2.7 to
26.6
70
to
775
2.7 to
30.5
70 to
915
2.7 to
36
120
to
1175
4.7
to
46.2
120
to
1375
4.7 to
54.1
Tracking
performance
4m/13 feet max. within guaranteed
specifications*
-8 m/26 feet max. within
guaranteed specifications*
for media less than 750 mm
(30’’ wide).
-4m/13 feet max. within
guaranteed specifications**
for media larger than 750
mm (30’’).
Thickness 0.05
to
0.8
0.002
to
0.030
0.05
to
0.8
0.002
to
0.030
0.05
to 0.8
0.002
to
0.030
0.05
to 0.8
0.002
to
0.030
0.05
to 0.8
0.002
to
0.030
Max.Cutting/
Plotting area
500
mm
x 50
m.
19.7’’
x 164
ft.
600
mm
x
50
m.
23.6’’
x 164
ft.
740
mm x
50 m.
29.1’’
x 164
ft.
1000
mm x
50 m
39.4’’
x 164
ft.
1200
mm x
50 m
47.2’’
x 164
ft.
Minimum
Margins** 25 125 125 125 125 1
TABLE 1-2 :
SUMMACUT SERIES MEDIA SPECIFICATIONS

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D520 D620 D760 D1020 D1220
Front margin 18 0.7 18 0.7 18 0.7 18 0.7 18 0.7
Rear margin Sensor on 42 1.7 42 1.7 42 1.7 42 1.7 42 1.7
Sensor off 25 125 125 125 125 1
* Media lengths greater than 4 m (13 feet) can be handled, but compliance with
specifications is not guaranteed (will be dependent on media type, media size and other
parameters not mentioned here). With the optional media support system, the tracking
performance is 8 m / 26 feet.
** For positioning of the pinch rollers (see section 1.8.)
TABLE 1-2 :
SUMMACUT SERIES MEDIA SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)
Vinyl Types
A wide range of vinyl types has been evaluated and tested on the SummaCut
Series cutters. When using duly certified media, operation in accordance with
the functional specifications of the model is warranted. Other media should be
certified by Summa before use to ensure performance in compliance with
specifications.
For a full list of all duly certified media suitable for friction drive operation, see
Appendix A.
Plotting Paper
Bond paper (120 g/m² recommended)
1.2.3.KNIFE, PEN AND POUNCING TOOL
The SummaCut cutters are supplied with two standard knife blades (for vinyl
media) and a black fibre tip pen.
Knife Medium Quantity
Standard knife standard, reflective
& fluorescent vinyl
types
2 off
Knife for masking stencil masking stencil &
thick material
optional
Pen Colour Quantity
Fibre tip pen black 1 off
Pouncing tool Paper Optional
TABLE 1-3:
SUMMACUT SERIES KNIVES, PENS AND POUNCING TOOLS

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To order replacement knives, pens and/or pouncing tools, contact your local
dealer, quoting the part numbers listed in table 1-9.
The SummaCut cutters will only perform according to specifications if a
genuine Summagraphics knife, pen or pouncing tool is installed. Do not
replace the standard knife, pen or pouncing tool with products from other
manufacturers.
1.2.4.INTERFACE
Communication asynchronous RS-232-C
Serial : I/O Port connector DB-9P
Mating connector DB-9S
Byte format 8 data bits, 2 stop bits, no parity
Baud rate 38400, 19200, 9600, 4800, 2400 BPS
TABLE 1-4:
SUMMACUT SERIES INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS
1.2.5.FIRMWARE
Language DM/PL, HP-GL (758x emulation), HP-GL/2
Supported character sets Standard ASCII
Supported fonts Sans serif (single stroke & medium)
ROM-based plots Confidence plot, DIN plot
TABLE 1-5:
SUMMACUT SERIES FIRMWARE

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1.2.6. PERFORMANCE
Cutting specifications on 0.05 mm (0.002") wax-backed vinyl, total media
thickness not greater than 0.25 mm (0.010")
Axial speed 50 to 600 mm/s 2 to 24 ips
Default speed 500 mm/s 20 ips
Acceleration up to 2 G up to 2 G
Addressable resolution 0.025 mm, 0.1 mm 0.001", 0.005"
Default resolution 0.025 mm 0.001"
Mechanical resolution 0.0127 mm 0.0005"
Accuracy 0.2% of move or 0.25
mm, whichever is
greater*
0.2% of move or 0.010",
whichever is greater*
Knife pressure 0 to 400 gr. 0 to 400 gr.
Pen pressure 0 to 400 gr 0 to 400 gr.
Pouncing pressure 0 to 400 gr 0 to 400 gr.
*Excludes differences due to media expansion, stretching, etc.
TABLE 1- 6:
SUMMACUT SERIES PERFORMANCES
1.2.7. CERTIFICATIONS
CE-Certification
FCC Class A
EN50022:1987
EN50082-2:1995
IEC 950 , EN 60950
UL 1950
CSA 950
1.2.8. ENVIRONMENTAL
(cutter without media)
Operating Temperature 15 to 35° C 59 to 95° F
Storage temperature -30 to 70° C -22 to 158° F
Relative humidity 35 - 85 %, non
condensing
35 - 85 %, non
condensing
TABLE 1-7:
SUMMACUT SERIES ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

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IMPORTANT HINT
The use of dimensionally stable media is an essential pre-requisite to
obtaining high cut quality. Additionally, media expansion or
contraction may occur as a result of temperature variations.
To improve the dimensional stability of media, let it stabilise to the
current environmental conditions before usage for a minimum period
of 24 hours.
1.2.9. ELECTRICAL
Main Supply : 48-62 Hz, single phase.
Nominal line Min./Max. line Fuse
D520/D620/D760
Fuse
D1020/D1220
100 V AC 89 - 108 V AC 1.0 A, Slo-Blo 1.25 A, Slo-Blo
120 V AC 108 - 130 V AC 1.0 A, Slo-Blo 1.25 A, Slo-Blo
220 V AC 197 - 238 V AC 0.5 A, Slo-Blo 0.6 A, Slo-Blo
240 V AC 216 - 260 V AC 0.5 A, Slo-Blo 0.6 A, Slo-Blo
TABLE 1-8:
SUMMACUT SERIES ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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1.3. CUTTER ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLES
The following accessories and consumables are available for your SummaCut
Series cutter :
OPTIONS/
ACCESSORIES/ SUMMACUT D520/D620/
CONSUMMABLES D760, D1020 and D1220
User's Manual MD9020
Power Supply Cables market specific
Serial Interface Kit, 423-155
consisting of:
- 9 pin to 9 pin cable
- 9 pin to 25 pin conv.
- 9 pin to 8 pin DIN conv.
Standard knife 391-360
Standard knife holder 391-332
Sandblast knife 391-358
Media support system
D520 398-528
D620 398-628
D760 398-728
Stand
D520 398-550
D620 398-650
D760 398-750
Sandblast knife holder 391-363
Fiber tip pen black MP0635
Razor blade & holder 391-142
Pouncing tool 391-980
TABLE 1-9:
SUMMACUT SERIES ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLES

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1.4. REAR PANEL COMPONENTS
In order to get acquainted with your SummaCut cutter, read the following
description of the rear panel components. Figure 1-1 shows the location of the
main components.
FIGURE 1-1:
SUMMACUT SERIES REAR VIEW
1. RS-232-C Port.- This DB-9P connector provides the communication link
between the cutter and a host computer. It allows bidirectional
communication between the host computer and the cutter.
2. Power Entry Module.- The fuse box, the voltage select board and the AC
power cord receptacle are located in the power entry module.
The power-up procedure is explained in detail in Section 1.6.
For information on the conversion of the cutter’ s operating voltage, see
Section 3.2.

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1.5. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
In order to get acquainted with your SummaCut cutter, read the following
description of the front panel controls and components.
Figure 1-2 shows the location of the main components.
FIGURE 1-2:
SUMMACUT SERIES, FRONT VIEW
1. Power ON/OFF switch. - This rocker switch sets the cutter’ s power to ON or
OFF. To switch the power ON, press the “I” side of the rocker switch. To
switch the power OFF, press the “O’ side of the rocker switch.
2. Control Panel. - The control panel contains 6 keys. Each control panel
function is explained in Section 2.1.
3. Pinch roller lever arm.- This lever is used to raise and lower the pinch rollers
during media loading (Media loading is discussed in Section 1.8).
4. Media Drive Sleeves.- The media drive sleeves move the media only
when the pinch rollers are in the ‘down’ position.
5. Tool Carriage. - The tool carriage is the mount for the knife holder and the
pen .