Wizard CMC Z1 Parts list manual

Wizard™ CMC Model Z1
Getting Started Manual
FrameShop
FrameShop™
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Wizard™ International, Inc.Wizard™ International, Inc.
4600 116th. Street Southwest4600 116th. Street Southwest
Mukilteo, WA 98275-0066 USAMukilteo, WA 98275-0066 USA
For information on our products and services or for technical support call Wizard at 1-888-855-3335 or visit usFor information on our products and services or for technical support call Wizard at 1-888-855-3335 or visit us
at www.wizardint.comat www.wizardint.com
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and decompilation. No part of this software product may be copied, reproduced or disassembled without written permission from Wizardand decompilation. No part of this software product may be copied, reproduced or disassembled without written permission from Wizard
International, Inc. and its licensors, if any.International, Inc. and its licensors, if any.
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Getting Started Manual
Contents
Check Contents ..............................................................................................................5
Equipment Required.................................................................................................5
Where to Find More Information ...................................................................................5
Knowledge Base .......................................................................................................5
Website ......................................................................................................................5
CMC Parts..................................................................................................................6
Head Labeled.............................................................................................................6
Cartridges ..................................................................................................................6
ECU and Air Regulator .............................................................................................6
CMC Parts Labeled ...................................................................................................7
Setting up the CMC ........................................................................................................8
Setting up the Stand or Wall Mount ........................................................................8
Taking the CMC out of the Box ................................................................................8
Removing the Shipping Blocks ...............................................................................8
Check Squareness....................................................................................................9
Head Installation...........................................................................................................10
Install the Head onto the Gantry............................................................................10
Hooking up the Gantry and Air Lines ......................................................................... 11
Connecting the Board Cable.................................................................................. 11
Attaching the Air Lines...........................................................................................12
Attach the M12 Cable to the Control Panel...........................................................12
Hook up the Computer.................................................................................................13
Hook up Computer and Peripherals......................................................................13
Connect the ECU.....................................................................................................14
Control Panel ................................................................................................................15
Red Abort Button ....................................................................................................15
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Mat Clamp Pressure Knob .....................................................................................15
Clamp Pressure Adjustment ..................................................................................15
Green Cut Button ....................................................................................................15
Turn the System On......................................................................................................15
Power up the ECU...................................................................................................15
Boot up the Computer ............................................................................................16
Design the First Mat .....................................................................................................16
Edit New Mat............................................................................................................16
Go to Cut Preview to Cut the First Mat.......................................................................18
Align the Head When Motors are Disengaged...........................................................21
Insert Blade Cartridge and Adjust Blade Depth ...................................................22
Design a Di󰀨erent Mat..................................................................................................23
Select a Di󰀨erent Template ....................................................................................23
Adjusting Clamps for Zero Waste...............................................................................24
Mat Clamp Pressure.....................................................................................................25
Setting the Mat Clamp Pressure............................................................................25
Adjusting the Clamp Pressure...............................................................................25
Variable Pressure Optimization (VPO) Feature..........................................................26
Adjusting the Head Air Pressure for Regular or Dense Matboard .....................26
Cutting an Extra Dense Layer with the 90° Cartridge..........................................27
Changing the Blade......................................................................................................28
Using the 45º Cartridge ..........................................................................................28
Using the Pen Cartridge .........................................................................................28
Blades and Cartridges............................................................................................29
Aborting a Cut...............................................................................................................29
Head LED Behavior ......................................................................................................29
LED Clamp Behavior....................................................................................................30
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................31
Frequently Asked Questions.......................................................................................32
Hardware Maintenance ................................................................................................33
Maintenance Schedule ...........................................................................................33
Disclaimers ...................................................................................................................34
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Check Contents
Review equipment upon arrival for shipping damage. Contact Wizard if any damage is noticed. Verify that the
contents shown in the packing slip are received. Please save the packaging.
Equipment Required
The CMC Stand must be assembled rst before unpacking the Wizard™ CMC (Computerized Mat Cutter)
1/4” NPT female tting on main air line, or quick disconnect attachment
110 Volt Electrical outlet
Air source - You will need an air compressor that supplies between 100psi and 120psi.
Surge protector
Table for the computer/monitor
Where to Find More Information
Knowledge Base
The online help and Knowledge Base contains a wide assortment of searchable documentation andThe online help and Knowledge Base contains a wide assortment of searchable documentation and
information. They can be found at:information. They can be found at:
•• FrameShop Software Online Help:FrameShop Software Online Help: https://wizardcutters.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/FrameShop4x/
overview?homepageId=65929268..
•• Z1 Hardware information can be found on the Knowledge Base:Z1 Hardware information can be found on the Knowledge Base: https://wizardcutters.atlassian.net/
wiki/spaces/KB/overview?homepageId=229492..
Website
Check out the Wizard website atCheck out the Wizard website at www.wizardcutters.comwww.wizardcutters.com for additional information.for additional information.
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CMC Parts
Head Labeled
Cartridges
45°45° 45°+45°+ 52°52° 90°90° Deboss
Thin
Deboss
Medium
Deboss
Wide
Pen
ECU and Air Regulator
ECUECU Air RegulatorAir Regulator
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CMC Parts Labeled
A: Belt anchor
B: Magnetic Stop
C: Vertical belt tensioner (not visible)
D: Head grabber arm
E Variable Pressure Optimization (VPO) gauge
F: Variable Pressure Optimization (VPO) knob
G: Vertical clamp
H: Gantry
I: Horizontal clamp
J: Lower rail, containing drive belt
K: Mat to be cut
L: Slipsheets (1-2 sheets of 4-ply)
M: Upper rail, containing drive belt
N: Horizontal tension adjustment (lower rail)
O: Horizontal tension adjustment (upper rail)
P: Control Panel
Q: ECU Brackets (attach to back of CMC)
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Setting up the CMC
Congratulations on acquiring theCongratulations on acquiring the Wizard™Wizard™ computerized mat cutter (CMC). The following instructions willcomputerized mat cutter (CMC). The following instructions will
walk you through unpacking and setting up the CMC.walk you through unpacking and setting up the CMC.
Begin by clearing an area for the CMC. Refer to the Stand Instructions for the minimum amount of spaceBegin by clearing an area for the CMC. Refer to the Stand Instructions for the minimum amount of space
neededneeded..
Setting up the Stand or Wall Mount
* CAUTION: The stand MUST be assembled before unpacking
the CMC so that the CMC can be immediately installed in the
operating position.*
Assembling the Stand Assembly
Refer to the stand assembly instructions located in the box. If the instructions or any parts are missing, callRefer to the stand assembly instructions located in the box. If the instructions or any parts are missing, call
Technical Support at [phone].Technical Support at [phone].
Taking the CMC out of the Box
1. With the help of a second person, place the box on a at surface, cut the strapping 1. With the help of a second person, place the box on a at surface, cut the strapping
tape and lift the cover of the box away. Take care to save the packaging.tape and lift the cover of the box away. Take care to save the packaging.
2. Working together, carefully lift the CMC straight up out of the box.2. Working together, carefully lift the CMC straight up out of the box.
3. Gently set the CMC upright resting on the foam corners.3. Gently set the CMC upright resting on the foam corners.
4. Position the CMC directly on the stand, making sure that none of the4. Position the CMC directly on the stand, making sure that none of the
air lines are crimped, and that the grounding strap on the right rear side of the board is not crimped betweenair lines are crimped, and that the grounding strap on the right rear side of the board is not crimped between
the board and stand arm.the board and stand arm.
5. Remove the foam corners and move the box out of the way.5. Remove the foam corners and move the box out of the way.
6. Follow the instructions that came with the stand to secure the CMC into6. Follow the instructions that came with the stand to secure the CMC into
place and attach the grounding strap.place and attach the grounding strap.
7. Place the foam corners back into the box. Save packaging, foam7. Place the foam corners back into the box. Save packaging, foam
corners and shipping blocks (removal instructions below) for future use.corners and shipping blocks (removal instructions below) for future use.
See Contract Section 1 “Shipping Charges.”See Contract Section 1 “Shipping Charges.”
Removing the Shipping Blocks
1. Locate the four shipping blocks holding the gantry in place. There are two on1. Locate the four shipping blocks holding the gantry in place. There are two on
either side of the gantry on top of the upper rail.either side of the gantry on top of the upper rail.
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2. There are two shipping blocks on either side of the gantry2. There are two shipping blocks on either side of the gantry
on the bottom rail. One is to the left side of the gantry on theon the bottom rail. One is to the left side of the gantry on the
underside of the bottom rail. The other is to the right of theunderside of the bottom rail. The other is to the right of the
gantry on the top of the bottom rail.gantry on the top of the bottom rail.
3. Remove the two screws holding the gantry cover in place, and set the cover and3. Remove the two screws holding the gantry cover in place, and set the cover and
screws aside.screws aside.
4. Remove the shipping blocks by loosening4. Remove the shipping blocks by loosening
the 3/16” Allen screw from the T-Nut. Slidethe 3/16” Allen screw from the T-Nut. Slide
the T-Nuts to the right end of the rail; athe T-Nuts to the right end of the rail; a
pencil tip helps. Reattach the T-Nuts topencil tip helps. Reattach the T-Nuts to
the shipping blocks and place them in thethe shipping blocks and place them in the
shipping box for storage.shipping box for storage.
Check Squareness
Check the Drive Belt Lines
1. Move the gantry all the way to the left. Move the gantry slowly1. Move the gantry all the way to the left. Move the gantry slowly
toward the right until a red mark is visible on the drive belt of thetoward the right until a red mark is visible on the drive belt of the
upper gantry. Conrm that the red mark lines up with the red mark upper gantry. Conrm that the red mark lines up with the red mark
on the toothed pulley.on the toothed pulley.
2. Without moving the gantry, look at the lower drive belt of the2. Without moving the gantry, look at the lower drive belt of the
gantry and make sure the red mark lines up on the lower drivegantry and make sure the red mark lines up on the lower drive
belt and the toothed pulley. If they do not, call Wizard Technicalbelt and the toothed pulley. If they do not, call Wizard Technical
Support.Support.
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Head Installation
Install the Head onto the Gantry
1. Remove the two 5/32” screws from the head and set aside.1. Remove the two 5/32” screws from the head and set aside.
2. Move the gantry to the right edge of the CMC.2. Move the gantry to the right edge of the CMC.
3. If present, remove the Head Stop Plate at the bottom of the3. If present, remove the Head Stop Plate at the bottom of the
gantry under the belt tensioner. Two screws hold it in place.gantry under the belt tensioner. Two screws hold it in place.
Set plate and screws aside.Set plate and screws aside.
4. Point the head so that the foot block faces toward the CMC and the wheels are4. Point the head so that the foot block faces toward the CMC and the wheels are
close to the bottom of the gantry.close to the bottom of the gantry.
5. Line up the wheels on the head to the center channels of the gantry arm and ease5. Line up the wheels on the head to the center channels of the gantry arm and ease
the head onto the gantry.the head onto the gantry.
6. Roll the head up the gantry until it lines up to the head grabber arm on the6. Roll the head up the gantry until it lines up to the head grabber arm on the
right side of the gantry.right side of the gantry.
7. Holding the head in position so that the head lines up neatly to the head grabber7. Holding the head in position so that the head lines up neatly to the head grabber
arm, replace the two 5/32” screws, making sure they go into the head grabber arm andarm, replace the two 5/32” screws, making sure they go into the head grabber arm and
into the head and tighten rmly. into the head and tighten rmly.
8. If removed, replace the Head Stop Plate to the bottom of the gantry under the belt8. If removed, replace the Head Stop Plate to the bottom of the gantry under the belt
tensioner after the head is slid onto the gantry. Note that the notched side is placedtensioner after the head is slid onto the gantry. Note that the notched side is placed
toward the gantry.toward the gantry.
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9. Connect the air to the head by twisting the two air ttings 9. Connect the air to the head by twisting the two air ttings
together,together, matchingmatching the colors.the colors.
10. Connect the head power plug (square connection) to the10. Connect the head power plug (square connection) to the
head grabber arm.head grabber arm.
11. Locate the M12 cable that is attached to the grabber arm.11. Locate the M12 cable that is attached to the grabber arm.
12. Plug the other end of the M12 cable into the M12 port at12. Plug the other end of the M12 cable into the M12 port at
the top of the head, twisting the thumbscrew to secure it.the top of the head, twisting the thumbscrew to secure it.
Hooking up the Gantry and Air Lines
Connecting the Board Cable
*Carefully align the pins of the board cable before
applying pressure to plug it in. The connector is
keyed to avoid incorrect pin alignment. Forcing
the connector will result in damage.*
1. The board cable connects the gantry on the CMC to1. The board cable connects the gantry on the CMC to
the ECU. Connect the male end of the board cable tothe ECU. Connect the male end of the board cable to
the back of the ECU by aligning the pins and turningthe back of the ECU by aligning the pins and turning
the locking ring until it seats itself and locks into place.the locking ring until it seats itself and locks into place.
2. Connect the female end of the board cable to the2. Connect the female end of the board cable to the
back of the gantry in the same manner.back of the gantry in the same manner.
3. Move the gantry to the far right of the CMC and back3. Move the gantry to the far right of the CMC and back
to the left to make sure the board cable does not getto the left to make sure the board cable does not get
caught on anything. If the board cable is obstructed,caught on anything. If the board cable is obstructed,
this will a󰀨ect the cuts.this will a󰀨ect the cuts.
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Attaching the Air Lines
1. Follow the air line with the blue connector1. Follow the air line with the blue connector
from the top of the gantry. Make sure that it isfrom the top of the gantry. Make sure that it is
connected to the blue connector on the controlconnected to the blue connector on the control
panel box on the back of the board, and thatpanel box on the back of the board, and that
none of the air lines are crimped.none of the air lines are crimped.
2. Follow the air line with the red connector from2. Follow the air line with the red connector from
the top of the gantry. Connect it to the right sidethe top of the gantry. Connect it to the right side
of the air regulator by inserting the red connectorof the air regulator by inserting the red connector
on the end and twisting it into place.on the end and twisting it into place.
3. If it’s not already connected, insert the air3. If it’s not already connected, insert the air
regulator line (short air line with reducer) onto theregulator line (short air line with reducer) onto the
left connector of the air regulator.left connector of the air regulator.
4. Plug the reducer located on the short air line from the left side of the air regulator4. Plug the reducer located on the short air line from the left side of the air regulator
into the main air supply via 1/4” NPT female connector or quick disconnect, whichever type was purchasedinto the main air supply via 1/4” NPT female connector or quick disconnect, whichever type was purchased
(shown is the 1/4” NPT female adapter). Teon tape can be used on the thread to reduce possible air leakage.(shown is the 1/4” NPT female adapter). Teon tape can be used on the thread to reduce possible air leakage.
5. The air compressor should supply at least 100psi.5. The air compressor should supply at least 100psi.
6. Strap the air regulator with the glass bowl down to the left large wall bracket or6. Strap the air regulator with the glass bowl down to the left large wall bracket or
side of stand, making sure not to crimp any air lines. The hardware to connect theside of stand, making sure not to crimp any air lines. The hardware to connect the
air regulator to the stand is included in the stand hardware kit.air regulator to the stand is included in the stand hardware kit.
* CAUTION: The air regulator is factory-set. Do
not make adjustments to it.*
Attach the M12 Cable to the Control Panel
1. Locate the M12 cable that is plugged into the back plate of1. Locate the M12 cable that is plugged into the back plate of
the gantry.the gantry.
2. Plug the other end of the M12 cable into the M12 port2. Plug the other end of the M12 cable into the M12 port
located on the Control Panel on the back of the board, twistinglocated on the Control Panel on the back of the board, twisting
the thumbscrew to connect it.the thumbscrew to connect it.
3. Replace the gantry cover and attach using the two screws3. Replace the gantry cover and attach using the two screws
that were removed earlier.that were removed earlier.
4. Make sure that the M12 cable lies within the gantry4. Make sure that the M12 cable lies within the gantry
channel so that it is not pinched in the gantry cover.channel so that it is not pinched in the gantry cover.
5. Turn on the air.5. Turn on the air.
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Hook up the Computer
Hook up Computer and Peripherals
1. Place the computer on the computer stand.1. Place the computer on the computer stand.
2. Locate the Ferrite tube, which looks like a black doughnut and open2. Locate the Ferrite tube, which looks like a black doughnut and open
it.. Wind the ECU power supply output cable around the inside of theit.. Wind the ECU power supply output cable around the inside of the
Ferrite three times, then close it shut.Ferrite three times, then close it shut.
3. Place the ECU and its power supply into the ECU bracket3. Place the ECU and its power supply into the ECU bracket
on the back of the board.on the back of the board.
4. Locate one of the zip ties. Slip it through the plastic mount on the side of the ECU4. Locate one of the zip ties. Slip it through the plastic mount on the side of the ECU
bracket and attach it to the Ferrite on the output cable of the power supply thenbracket and attach it to the Ferrite on the output cable of the power supply then
secure it in place.secure it in place.
5. Hook up the keyboard and mouse by plugging their USB cables into the computer.5. Hook up the keyboard and mouse by plugging their USB cables into the computer.
Some of the USB connections are in the back, and some are available along the sideSome of the USB connections are in the back, and some are available along the side
of the computer.of the computer.
6. Plug in the computer power cord into the matching port on the computer, then6. Plug in the computer power cord into the matching port on the computer, then
plug the power cord from the computer into a surge protector.plug the power cord from the computer into a surge protector.
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Connect the ECU
* WARNING: High voltage. No user
serviceable parts inside the ECU.*
1. Connect ECU USB cable to the matching port on the
front of the ECU.
2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB
port on the computer. If your system came with
a USB hub, plug it in between the ECU and the
computer.
3. Connect the power output cable to the back of the
ECU.
4. Connect the ECU power supply to the surge
protector.
5. Connect the DB9 cable to the ECU.
6. Connect the other end of the
DB9 cable to the control panel
box on the back of the board.
7. Locate the zip tie and slip it
through the plastic mount
attached to the back of the
board.
8. Take the excess DB9
cable and loop it
around a couple of
times then use the
zip tie to attach it to
the plastic mount on
the back of the
board.
9. The board cable was plugged into the back of the
ECU when we hooked up the gantry previously. See
“Connecting the Board Cable” page 11 for more
information.
10. The ECU is now connected.10. The ECU is now connected.
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Control Panel
The control panel is located on the left side of the board, and contains theThe control panel is located on the left side of the board, and contains the
most commonly used buttons.most commonly used buttons.
Red Abort Button
Hit the red Stop Button to immediately abort the current cut; the cut will be stopped and theHit the red Stop Button to immediately abort the current cut; the cut will be stopped and the
motors will be disengaged. Pull out the Stop Button to return to cutting. You will be asked tomotors will be disengaged. Pull out the Stop Button to return to cutting. You will be asked to
Align the Head before cutting again.Align the Head before cutting again. See “Align the Head” page 21 for instructions onSee “Align the Head” page 21 for instructions on
how to Align the Headhow to Align the Head..
Mat Clamp Pressure Knob
The Mat Clamp Pressure Knob switches between standard and low clamp pressure. Push theThe Mat Clamp Pressure Knob switches between standard and low clamp pressure. Push the
knob in to use standard pressure or pull it out to use lower pressure for fragile material suchknob in to use standard pressure or pull it out to use lower pressure for fragile material such
as foamcore.as foamcore.
Clamp Pressure Adjustment
The Clamp Pressure Adjustment is used to adjust the low clamp pressure setting. The gaugeThe Clamp Pressure Adjustment is used to adjust the low clamp pressure setting. The gauge
displays the clamp pressure as it is cutting. To adjust the clamp pressure, pause the currentdisplays the clamp pressure as it is cutting. To adjust the clamp pressure, pause the current
cut, then pull out the black pressure knob underneath the control panel and turn it. Turn thecut, then pull out the black pressure knob underneath the control panel and turn it. Turn the
knob clockwise to increase the pressure adjustment or counter-clockwise to decrease it. Pushknob clockwise to increase the pressure adjustment or counter-clockwise to decrease it. Push
it back in to set it to this pressure.it back in to set it to this pressure.
Green Cut Button
Push the green Cut button to cut the current design on the Cut Preview Screen. If required,Push the green Cut button to cut the current design on the Cut Preview Screen. If required,
you will be ask to Align the Head.you will be ask to Align the Head. SSee “Align the Head” page 21 for instructions onee “Align the Head” page 21 for instructions on
how to Align the Headhow to Align the Head.. During cutting, you can also push the green Cut button to pause theDuring cutting, you can also push the green Cut button to pause the
cut.cut.
Turn the System On
Power up the ECU
Press thePress the ||on the rocker switch on the back of the ECU to turn on the ECU.on the rocker switch on the back of the ECU to turn on the ECU.
*The ECU must be on for the CMC to cut. Press |on the
rocker switch to turn it on.*
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Boot up the Computer
1. Turn on the computer. Allow a minute or so for it to power up.1. Turn on the computer. Allow a minute or so for it to power up.
2. Double-click on the FrameShop icon to start the software.2. Double-click on the FrameShop icon to start the software.
Design the First Mat
Edit New Mat
1. Click1. Click DesignDesign on the main screen to create a new design.on the main screen to create a new design.
2. Stay on the2. Stay on the SingleSingle tab. There are three tabs to selecttab. There are three tabs to select
from:from: SingleSingle,, MultiMulti, and, and ArrayArray..
Opening Size
1. Enter 5x7 (approx. 13x18 cm) for the width and1. Enter 5x7 (approx. 13x18 cm) for the width and
height of the opening.height of the opening.
NOTE:NOTE: The Outside size eld will display on the The Outside size eld will display on the
top iftop if Edit Opening Size FirstEdit Opening Size First is unchecked in theis unchecked in the
Admin > DefaultsAdmin > Defaults..
Optionally, enter the outside dimensions rst.Optionally, enter the outside dimensions rst.
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Borders
1. Enter 2 (approx.1. Enter 2 (approx. 5 cm) for the5 cm) for the bottombottom,, toptop andand sideside
mat border widths.mat border widths.
Outside Size
1. Make sure outside size is 9x11 (approx.1. Make sure outside size is 9x11 (approx. 23x28 cm).23x28 cm).
Don’t ClickDon’t Click OKOK yet.yet.
If the opening size and borders are entered rst, If the opening size and borders are entered rst,
the program automatically calculates the outsidethe program automatically calculates the outside
size when tabbing out of the borders eld. size when tabbing out of the borders eld.
Select Template
1. Click on the template thumbnail under template1. Click on the template thumbnail under template
design.design.
2. The2. The TemplateTemplate
LibraryLibrary opens.opens.
Note:Note: There are several pages of templates. Click on one of theThere are several pages of templates. Click on one of the
numbered tabs to see a new page.numbered tabs to see a new page.
3. Click on new template thumbnail to select it.3. Click on new template thumbnail to select it.
4. The new template is displayed.4. The new template is displayed.
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Layers
1. Select the number of layers desired for this project.1. Select the number of layers desired for this project.
Leave it at the default of 2 layers.Leave it at the default of 2 layers.
Cartridge Selection
1. Click on the cartridge icon and select the desired1. Click on the cartridge icon and select the desired
cartridge for this layer. For this project, leave it at thecartridge for this layer. For this project, leave it at the
default cartridge, which is the 45° cartridge.default cartridge, which is the 45° cartridge.
NOTE:NOTE: Cartridges not currently available will be Cartridges not currently available will be
greyed out.greyed out.
Go to Cut Preview to Cut the First Mat
1. Click1. Click CutCut onon
the New Openingsthe New Openings
Screen to take theScreen to take the
design to thedesign to the CutCut
PreviewPreview..
Blade Depth Settings
1.Select the desired1.Select the desired LayerLayer on the Cut Preview Screen.on the Cut Preview Screen.
2. Click on the2. Click on the BladeBlade
DepthDepth button.button.
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3. On the Blade Depth screen, select the new blade depth number3. On the Blade Depth screen, select the new blade depth number
underunder OpeningOpening..
For this rst mat, leave it at the default setting.For this rst mat, leave it at the default setting.
4. Click4. Click OKOK..
5. If we had changed the Blade Depth, the new blade depth number would5. If we had changed the Blade Depth, the new blade depth number would
be listed next to the current Layer.be listed next to the current Layer.
NOTE:NOTE: Returning to the Editor then back to the Cut Preview reloads the Returning to the Editor then back to the Cut Preview reloads the
default blade depth.default blade depth.
Not Cutting the Outside
1. Click the1. Click the Outside CutOutside Cut toggle totoggle to O󰀨O󰀨 to not cut the outside ofto not cut the outside of
the mat. You will be placing a piece of pre-cut matboard into thethe mat. You will be placing a piece of pre-cut matboard into the
machine.machine.
Install a Blade
The 45° cartridge is labeled 45° on the end and is black.The 45° cartridge is labeled 45° on the end and is black.
1. Push blade cartridge release down to eject the current blade1. Push blade cartridge release down to eject the current blade
cartridge.cartridge.
2. The blade cartridge displays a diagram of the blade orientation (shown in contrast).2. The blade cartridge displays a diagram of the blade orientation (shown in contrast).
Place the new blade into cartridge with the longest straightPlace the new blade into cartridge with the longest straight
side to the right and the bevel face down, lining up the holesside to the right and the bevel face down, lining up the holes
of the blade over the pins in the cartridge. The blade shouldof the blade over the pins in the cartridge. The blade should
t snugly into the recess space provided for it. t snugly into the recess space provided for it.
3. Turn the cartridge over and reinsert into the head with the3. Turn the cartridge over and reinsert into the head with the
blade facing the CMC board and the notch on the back ofblade facing the CMC board and the notch on the back of
the cartridge facing the head, until it clicks into place. It canthe cartridge facing the head, until it clicks into place. It can
only be inserted one way.only be inserted one way.
WARNING: Do not run the CMC without the blade cartridge
in place or damage to the blade cartridge release lever could
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Put Matboard onto CMC
*Make sure there are two layers of
disposable slipsheets of adequate size
underneath the matboard to be cut.*
1. The cut preview displays whether the current layer is to be cut from1. The cut preview displays whether the current layer is to be cut from
the front or from the back of the matboard. This determines how to placethe front or from the back of the matboard. This determines how to place
the matboard into the CMC.the matboard into the CMC.
2. When cutting from the back, place the matboard face down onto the CMC2. When cutting from the back, place the matboard face down onto the CMC
(facing away from the operator). Make sure the matboard nestles tightly under(facing away from the operator). Make sure the matboard nestles tightly under
the horizontal and vertical clamps of thethe horizontal and vertical clamps of the
CMC. Since we’re not cutting the outside,CMC. Since we’re not cutting the outside,
place a pre-cut matboard of adequateplace a pre-cut matboard of adequate
size.size.
3. If there are any red indicators showing that any of the clamps are in3. If there are any red indicators showing that any of the clamps are in
the way of cutting, the clamps will need to be rotated.the way of cutting, the clamps will need to be rotated. See “AdjustingSee “Adjusting
Clamps for Zero Waste” on page 24Clamps for Zero Waste” on page 24..
Push Cut
1. Push the green1. Push the green CutCut button on the control panel on the left side of the board to cut thebutton on the control panel on the left side of the board to cut the
design. Optionally, you can click thedesign. Optionally, you can click the CutCut button on the Cutbutton on the Cut
Preview Screen.Preview Screen.
2. If the motors are disengaged, the software will prompt to2. If the motors are disengaged, the software will prompt to
Align the HeadAlign the Head. When the motors are disengaged, the gantry. When the motors are disengaged, the gantry
can be moved easily back and forth and the head movescan be moved easily back and forth and the head moves
easily up and down on the gantry.easily up and down on the gantry. See “Align the Head”See “Align the Head”
page 21 for instructions on how to Align the Headpage 21 for instructions on how to Align the Head..
3. If the head is aligned but a di󰀨erent cartridge or blade 3. If the head is aligned but a di󰀨erent cartridge or blade
depth is needed, the user will be prompted to change the blade cartridgedepth is needed, the user will be prompted to change the blade cartridge
and conrm the blade depth. and conrm the blade depth. See “Insert Blade Cartridge and AdjustSee “Insert Blade Cartridge and Adjust
Blade Depth” page 22 for more informationBlade Depth” page 22 for more information..
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