Vulcan-Hart SC-350 User manual

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USER’S MANUAL
SC 350
Preface
Thank you for choosing a VULCAN SC-350. To ensure high cutting quality and optimal productivity, please read this
User’s Manual thoroughly prior to use.

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WARNING
Manual
• No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any
form or by any means, without the prior written permission of VULCAN Corporation.
• The product specifications and other information in this manual are subject to change without notice.
• While every effort has been made to provide complete and accurate information, please contact your
sales representative or nearest VULCAN vendor if you find any unclear or erroneous information or
wish to make other comments or suggestions.
• Not with standing the stipulations in the preceding paragraph, VULCAN Corporation assumes no
liability for damages resulting from either the use of the information contained herein or the use of
the product.
Cutter
All external data interface cables and connectors must be properly shielded and grounded.
Proper cables and connectors are available from vulcan’s authorized dealers or manufacturers of
computers or peripherals.
VULCAN is not responsible for any interference caused by using cables and connectors other than
those recommended or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Machine Caution Label
The following Warning Label is located on this cutting plotter. Please observe all the warning on the label
Warning; Electricity
Taking care to avoid coming into contact with electricity
Warning; Sharp element
Taking care to avoid injury from sharp elements (e.g. needles, blades)
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After Turning on the Sheet cutter
During operations, immediately after completion of operations, and when setting the cutting plotter
functions, the carriage, will move to the origin position, and other parts which are not fixed, may
move suddenly.
Do not let your hands, hair, or clothing get too close to the moving parts or within their range of
movement.
Do not place any foreign objects in or near these areas either. If your hands, hair, clothing, or the like
get caught in, or wrapped around moving parts, you may be injured and the machine may be
damaged.
Definitions
• In this instruction manual, the word "cutter" refers to operating the machine and using either the
plotting pen or the cutter plunger to cut.
• In this instruction manual, the word "media" refers to paper, roll media, sheet media, or marking film.

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Table of Contents
WARNING ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
Manual ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Cutter .............................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Machine Caution Label .................................................................................................................................................... 2
After Turning on the Sheet cutter .................................................................................................................................... 3
Definitions ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................ 4
Chapter 1 Product Summary ................................................................................................................................ 6
1.1 Machine Specifications ......................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Accessories List .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.3 Product Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 10
1.4 Control Panel ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
Screen (LCD) ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Control Key ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Chapter 2: Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 12
2.2 Use of Tools ............................................................................................................................................................. 16
Blade holder ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Adjust the right setting of the blade ...................................................................................................................................................... 17
Pen holder .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
2.3 Attaching a tool ....................................................................................................................................................... 18
Removing the tool .................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
2.4 Connecting to the computer .................................................................................................................................... 20
Connection via USB interface ................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Connection via Ethernet (LAN) interface ................................................................................................................................................ 20
Connecting the power cable ................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Connecting via USB Drive ....................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Chapter 3: Functions .......................................................................................................................................... 23
3.1 Loading the media ................................................................................................................................................... 24
3.2 Move the tool carriage ............................................................................................................................................ 25
3.3 Setting the origin point ............................................................................................................................................ 25
3.4 Running Cutting Tests .............................................................................................................................................. 26
3.5 Stop Cutting ............................................................................................................................................................. 28
3.6 Offline Output ......................................................................................................................................................... 29
3.7 QR Code .................................................................................................................................................................. 30
3.8 Settings ................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Calibrate Cutter Size ............................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Offset Setting .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Operating Mode ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 33

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Sensor Condition .................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
System information ................................................................................................................................................................................ 35
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting and Maintenance ................................................................................................... 36
4.1 Error messages ............................................................................................................................................ 37
4.2 Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................... 39
Daily Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................................................. 39
4.3 Technical documentation ........................................................................................................................................ 40

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Chapter 1 Product Summary
1.1 Machine Specifications
1.2 Accessories List
1.3 Product Introduction
1.4 Control Panel
1.4.1 Screen (LCD)
1.4.2 Control Key

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1.1 Machine Specifications
Item
SC-350
Configuration
Automatic feeding sheet cutter
Media size
Width:185 to 350mm
Length:150 to 500mm A4,A3,SRA3,Extended A3.
Custom sizes for a maximum cutting length of 500mm
Maximum cutting speed
1200 mm/s ( High speed mode )
Max force
400g
Minimum character size
Approx. 5 mm square
Sheet weight
Up to 0.35mm (350g/m²)
Auto-sheet capacity
Up to 200 sheets
Feeding time
2 seconds
Marks detecting time
4 seconds
Mechanical / Programmable
Resolution
0.01254mm / HP-GL: 0.025 mm
Standard interfaces
USB2.0 (Full Speed) / U-Flash / Ethernet
Command sets
HP-GL
Number of tools
1 tool
Tool types
Cutter blade
Operating screen
4.3-inch touch LCD
Power supply
100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (Auto switching)
Power consumption
60W

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Operating environment
Temperature: 10 to 35 degree,
Humidity: 35 to 75% RH (non-condensing)
External Dimensions(mm)
(W × D × H)
Exit tray : 406 x 462 x 186 mm
Exit tray+Cutter+Media support tray: 1109 x 747 x 594
mm
Weight
33kg/36kg
Dimensions （W x D x H )
870 x 550 x 580mm
Compatible OS
Windows and Mac
*1 : HP-GL is a registered trademark of the US Hewlett Packard Company.
*2 : It depends on our specified paper and conditions

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1.2 Accessories List
Accessories for sheet cutter
Power cable x 1pc
USB cable x 1pc
Ethernet cable x 1pc
Blade holder x 1pc
Pen calibration tool x 2pcs
30°Blade x
1pc
60°Blade x 1pc
USB disk x 1pc
Pen x 5pcs
Accessories for stand
Exit tray
Media supply tray
Rear media guide
*Other guide for the accessory may be attached.

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1.3 Product Introduction
(1) Media supply tray.................Support the media to be cut by cutting plotter.
(2) Control panel........................Used to access various cutting plotter functions.
(3) Tool carriage ......................Part to drive the cutter/pen.
(4) Feeding roll system..............Separate the media, and delivery the media into the cutter section.
(5) Pinch roller handle...............Raise and lower pinch roller.
(6) Pinch roller...........................During working, fixed the media.
(7) Exit tray................................Place the cut media.
(8) Inactive connector
(9) USB interface connector.....Connect computer with USB cable
(10) U Disk port ........................The port that is used only for the USB memory.
(11) LAN port…………………… to connect network cable
(12) Power switch.......................Used to turn the cutting plotter on and off.
(13) AC line inlet.........................Inlet where the power cable is connected.