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FCC Notice
The S CLASS™ 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 S CLASS™ 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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The S CLASS™ cutters are made for sign-makers who demand the very best in cut quality.
Four versatile modes let you switch between Cutting, Cutting in FlexCut, Plotting or
Pouncing. So even if your workspace is limited, your output options aren't.
Unrivalled tracking delivers guaranteed accuracy on cuts up to 12 meters (40 feet) long. So
you won't have to monitor your cuts, even when you're sending the long jobs through.
The S CLASS™ T cutters with genuine tangential operation, and not simply "tangential
emulation," handle a wider range of materials and cut with unparalleled precision.
This manual is a reference guide for installing and operating the S CLASS™ cutter models.
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 stand .............................................................................................................. 1-2
1.1.3 Mounting the cutter on the stand .................................................................................... 1-4
1.2 S CLASS™ 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 S CLASS™ cutter to a PC using a USB cable ....................... 1-11
1.4.1.2 Connecting the S CLASS™ cutter to a Mac using a USB cable .................... 1-12
1.4.2 RS-232 Connection .............................................................................................................. 1-13
1.4.3 Wireless Connection (optional)....................................................................................... 1-14
1.4.3.1 Setting up the S CLASS™ cutter in a WLAN (Wi-Fi® compatible) ................. 1-14
1.4.3.2 Connecting the S CLASS™ cutter ad hoc. ........................................................... 1-19
1.4.3.3 Webserver ..................................................................................................................... 1-25
1.5 Loading Media ................................................................................................... 1-26
1.5.1 Pinch roller positioning ..................................................................................................... 1-26
1.5.2 Pinch roller pressure setting ............................................................................................ 1-27
1.5.2.1 Changing pressure on older models ................................................................... 1-27
1.5.2.2 Changing pressure on the new models ............................................................. 1-28
1.5.3 Loading media ...................................................................................................................... 1-29
1.5.4 Media load procedure ........................................................................................................ 1-32
1.6 Tool Installation ................................................................................................ 1-36
1.6.1 Cutters with drag head ...................................................................................................... 1-36
1.6.1.1 Knife installation ......................................................................................................... 1-36
1.6.1.2 Pen installation ............................................................................................................ 1-40
1.6.1.3 Pouncing pin installation ......................................................................................... 1-40
1.6.2 Cutters with tangential head ........................................................................................... 1-41
1.6.2.1 Tangential knife installation ................................................................................... 1-41
1.6.2.2 Pen installation ............................................................................................................ 1-45
1.6.2.3 Pouncing pin installation ......................................................................................... 1-45
1.6.2.4 Drag knife installation ............................................................................................... 1-46
1.6.3 Replacement of the separation knife blade ............................................................... 1-46
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Table of contents IV
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List of Figures
Table of contents V
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Table of contents VI
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List of Tables
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. Remove the straps and the staples and open the lid of the box.
2. The cutter is packed in foil and sits in front of the box. Behind the cutter is the box
containing the stand. The accessories are located at the bottom 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 S CLASS™ CUTTER FULLY BOXED
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1. Verify that the stand is complete. The box containing the stand should contain
following:
FIG 1-2
1-2 CONTENTS OF BOX STAND
2. Mount the horizontal panel between the two legs of the stand with 4 screws at each
side.
FIG 1-3
1-3 MOUNTING HORIZONTAL PANEL
3. Turn the stand upside down and mount the 2 feet at each side with 4 screws. Take care
to position the feet so that all the holes in the feet corresponds to the holes in the legs
(left and right) as in the picture (1), and the 4 holes in the feet all point towards the
middle (2). Screw in the 4 casters.
FIG 1-4
1-4 MOUNTING FEET AND CASTERS
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4. Attach on the left and right the 4 tubes for the basket as shown in figure 1-5 below. On
each tube, put the end cap (1) and the two saddle clips (2) to fix the tube in its place.
Position the shorter tube (3) at the rear side (side of the horizontal panel).
FIG 1-5
1-5 MOUNTING BASKET TUBES
5. Turn the stand upright and put the media basket on the horizontal panel as shown in
figure 1-6 below.
FIG 1-6
1-6 PREPARING TO INSTALL THE LINEN BASKET
6. Take one of the large c-shaped tubes and put it through the front hem in the linen
basket. Make sure the holes are oriented right-side up so that the tubes click securely in
place. Then put the tube on the two front tubes that stick out of the feet. Slide the tubes
together, while pressing down on the spring loaded ball stopper, until the ball locks
into place.
FIG 1-7
1-7 ORIENTATION OF THE HOLES IN THE C-SHAPED TUBES
7. Click a saddle clip onto one side of the tube. Insert the other end of the tube through
the middle hem of the linen basket and then into the hole in the leg of the stand. Then
guide the other end of the tube into the hole on the leg and secure with a saddle clip.
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8. Make sure the linen basket is guided under the horizontal panel. Take the last large c-
shaped tube and feed it through the rear hem in the linen basket. Then put the tube on
the two rear tubes that stick out of the feet. Make sure the holes are oriented right-side
up so that the tube clicks securely on the tubes. The finished stand should look like the
stand in the picture below (Figure 1-8).
FIG 1-8
1-8 STAND FOR THE S CLASS™ CUTTER COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED
9. The right leg has a hole in the foot and a cutout in the leg to guide the power cable and
data cable. If you plan to use these cable guides, then put the cables in place before
mounting the cutter on the stand.
1. Carefully take the cutter out of the box and lay it on its back (first spread out the
cardboard of the stand box, and then rest the cutter on that cardboard). Then insert left
and right two screws and turn them 3 turns in. Do not put a screw in at the front.
FIG 1-9
1-9 POSITION OF THE SCREWS
2. Put the cutter on its stand. Put in the two extra screws in . Then secure all six screws.
3. Loosen the cutting head. Raise the pinch rollers to remove the protection strip from
underneath the pinch roller assemblies.
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FIG 1-10
1-10 S CLASS™ CUTTER, FRONT VIEW
1. Pinch rollers: The pinch rollers clamp the media to the drive system to ensure accurate
tracking. The S120(T) has one and the S160(T) and S 140(T) have two extra pinch rollers
to ensure that wide media stays flat in the middle. The outer drive pinch rollers have a
selectable pressure; the extra rollers in the middle can be enabled or disabled.
2. Touch panel: All cutter activity can be initiated from the 320x240 dot touch panel. The
panel 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 following table lists the number of sleeves
installed on each model of the S CLASS™ cutters.
Number of sleeves S75 (T) S120 (T) S140 (T) S160 (T)
Short sleeve 4 7 8 9
Long sleeve 1 1 1 1
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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) and a cut-off knife to cut a sheet
from the roll when a job is finished.
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.
8. Tool holder: The left end cap has a rim so it can be used for tool storage.
9. Screws to secure the cutter base: Make sure all three screws are secured at each side
before the cutter is used.
10. Media basket: The stand and linen media basket come standard with all S CLASS™
cutters.
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FIG 1-11
1-11 S CLASS™ CUTTER, REAR VIEW
1. Pinch rollers: The pinch rollers clamp the media to the drive system to ensure accurate
tracking. The S120(T) has one and the SS160(T) and S 140(T) have two extra pinch rollers
to ensure that wide media stays flat in the middle. The outer drive pinch rollers have a
selectable pressure; the extra rollers in the middle can be enabled or disabled. Do not
move the pinch roller assemblies while holding them from this side only.
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 S CLASS™ cutter.
CAUTION: For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with the same type and
rating of fuse.
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.
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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.
8. Screws to secure the cutter base: Screws (3 left and 3 right) hold the cutter base to its
stand. All the screws must be properly tightened before using the cutter.
9. Tubes for media basket: Tubes in the back and front hold the media basket. They can
easily pulled outwards to put the basket in its place.
10. 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.
11. Media basket: The stand and linen media basket come as standard equipment with all
S CLASS™ cutters.
12. Roll media guide bushes: The two flange guides serve to keep the media roll in place
when media is pulled from the roll.
13. Media support rollers: Rotating support rollers for the media roll.
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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.
FIG 1-12
1-12 PROPERLY GROUNDED CONNECTION
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.
The power supply detects the line voltage and switches automatically between 110V and
230V.
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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.
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The S CLASS™ 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.
A Wireless Ethernet connection is available as an option (factory installed).
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.
.
4. Choose language and click on install USB driver. Wait for the driver to install.
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.
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.
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2. Connect one end of the USB cable to a USB port on the computer.
3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the back of the cutter.
4. Power on the cutter (see section 1.3.3) and return to the computer.
This will automatically install the driver and the Summa Port Mapper utility.
NOTE: If the cutter is connected to the computer before device installation, then the
computer will regard the cutter as an unknown device. The driver can be installed at any
time with or without the cutter connected.
Mac OSX
Most recent cutting software does not need a driver installation when a computer is
connected to the cutter. The software that controls the driver is built into the cutting
software.
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The RS-232 cable should be 5 meters (16 feet) or less in length. The connectors on both
sides are DB-9S type connectors. There is no need to install a device driver when connecting
a cutter with an RS-232 connection.
The parameters of the RS-232 connection must be set in either the properties of the COM
port in the device manager or in the cutting software program itself. Please refer to the
manual for the cutting software on how to set the parameters for the RS-232 connection
with the cutter.
Default settings of the RS-232 connection are listed in the table below.
TABLE 1-1
1-1 DEFAULT RS-232 SETTINGS OF THE S CLASS™ CUTTER
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CAUTION: The Wifi module can be operated in de European Union without restrictions
indoor, but cannot be operated in France outdoors.
Wireless is a network connection. This means that the cutters can be integrated in a
network, such as printers normally are. So different people can drive the cutter from
different computers. It is also possible to drive different cutters from 1 computer through
wireless connection.
In order to setup the cutter, both the WLAN parameters (SSID – wireless access point name -
and security) and LAN parameters (IP configuration) have to be entered in the cutter.
These parameters can be provided by the network administrator or can be checked with the
specific configuration utility for the access point. (a login name and password will be
needed – check with network administrator).
FIG 1-15
1-15 CONFIGURATION UTILITY FOR ACCESS POINT
• IP address
• subnetmask
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Apart from the specific parameters mentioned above, there are two additional parameters
that the network administrator needs to provide.
If the access point is broadcasting; then the SSID can be seen on the cutter.
If the network has a DHCP server, then the LAN parameters can be assigned automatically.
Procedure to set up a cutter in a WLAN when the access point is broadcasting and with a
DHCP server:
The following procedure assumes a new cutter where the parameters for the wireless
connection have not been changed yet. If the parameters have already been changed, then
it is recommended to factory default the wireless parameters first (see Wireless:)
2. Press .
3. Press .
4. Press .
5. Press .
6. Press .
7. Press .
The cutter will scan for wireless access points and show them on screen.
9. Press to confirm.
10. Press .
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13. Press .
16. Enter the password. If there are already asterix’s visible in the top line, then clear them
18. Do so.
After a reboot the cutter will show the assigned IP address on the bottom line of the screen.
This address is has to be used when installing the cutter in the cutting software.
In this case an IP address and subnet mask needs to be provided by the network
administrator.
The procedure is analogue to the procedure above.
Stop before step 16.
Then continue with procedure below:
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17. Press .
18. Press .
21. Press .
23. Enter the IP address. An IP address consists out of four 3-digit numbers. If the IP address,
received from the network administrator, has one or more numbers that have less than
a 3-digit number, then precede them by as many 0’s as necessary to get to a 3 digit
number.
24. Press .
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27. Enter the subnet mask. The subnet mask consists out of four 3-digit numbers. If the
subnet mask, received from the network administrator, has one or more numbers that
have less than a 3-digit number, and then precede them by as many 0’s as necessary to
get to a 3-digit number.
29. Do so.
After a reboot the cutter will show the assigned IP address on the bottom line of the screen.
This address is has to be used when installing the cutter in the cutting software.
Some wireless networks have an extra security feature called Mac address filtering. This
means that the network allows only known devices.
If the wireless network has MAC filtering enabled (check with network administrator), then
the MAC address has to be added to the list of accepted MAC addresses in the configuration
menu of the wireless access point before any settings are changed on the cutter. Following
procedure describes how to retrieve the MAC address:
2. Press .
3. Press .
The first part of the tests and setup menus will appear on screen.
4. Press .
The second part of the tests and setup menu will appear on screen.
5. Press .
6. The last line on screen is the MAC address of the wireless module. Give this number to
the network administrator so that access can be granted for the cutter to the wireless
network.
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Ad-hoc networks connect to wireless devices with same SSID (network name) and
broadcasting on the same communication channel, with each other.
Following settings have to done for every device who is member of that ad-hoc network:
The following procedure assumes a new cutter where the parameters for the wireless
connection have not been changed yet. If the parameters have already been changed, then
it is recommended to factory default the wireless parameters first (see Wireless:)
2. Press .
3. Press .
4. Press .
5. Press .
6. Press .
7. Press .
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9. Press to confirm.
10. Press .
11. Press .
12. Press .
16. Do so.
This procedure will have set the WLAN and LAN parameters to its default values for an Ad-
hoc network.
Default values are:
SSID: SummaCutter
Channel: 9
Security: off
IP address: 192.168.1.100
Subnetmask: 255.255.255.0.
If needed, those values can be changed in the configuration menus of the WLAN and LAN
menu, but it is not recommended to do so.
If more then one cutter is setup in the ad-hoc network, then it is just the IP address needs to
be changed so that each cutter has an unique number. Only the three last numbers may be
changed to an unused number in the network.
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Press and . A windows will open fill in ncpa.cpl and click OK.
A window will open with available network connections. One of them will be the wireless
connection.
Select TCP/IP protocol (version 4 if there is more then 1) and click on Properties.
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Select ‘Use the following IP address’. Choose as subnet mask 255.255.255.0 and define a
unique address fort this network. Click OK. Close the net properties window.
The LAN parameters are now set. The WLAN parameters need to be set now. WLAN
parameters can be set with either the software delivered with the wireless device. These
parameters can also be set with Windows. The following procedure describes how this is
done for Windows XP and Windows Vista.
A pre-installed Windows service ‘Wireless zero configuration’ is needed for installation in XP.
First check if the service ‘Wireless zero configuration’ is started, if not start it.
Press and . A windows will open fill in services.msc and click OK.
In the new window scroll down to the Wireless zero configuration service. Check if is
started.
If it not started, then select it, right click and start it.
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Right click the Wireless network and click on properties. Then click on Wireless Networks
(second tab). Make sure that the option ‘Use Windows to configure my wireless network
settings’ is checked. Click OK.
Go to the Network connection Window. If it was already closed, then open it again with the
run command and ncpa.cpl.
Right click the Wireless network and click on view available networks.
Choose the SummaCutter in the list and click on connect. If Windows give a security
warning, then ignore it.
CAUTION: The Wireless zero configuration can sometimes come into conflict with control
software of the wireless adapter of the computer. Make sure only one runs.
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Go to the Network connection Window. If it was already closed, then open it again with the
run command and ncpa.cpl.
A window with the available wireless networks will open. Choose SummaCutter in the list
and click on connect. If Windows give a security warning, then ignore it.
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1.4.3.3 Webserver
Note: Some settings in the firewall or in the internet connection setup might prevent the
use of the internal webserver of the cutter. Contact the network administrator if this is the
case.
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The following procedures apply mainly to the use of roll media. If you are using sheets,
there are two options:
For long sheets, roll up the sheet so that the alignment is identical to that of a roll.
For short sheets, the alignment is not so important. If the sheet is cut off perpendicularly, it
can be aligned to the front border.
Proper movement of the media will only occur if the media is driven by the two outer pinch
rollers that are correctly located over two drive sleeves.
The pinch rollers are lowered or raised simultaneously by means of the pinch roller lever
arm located on the right-hand side of the cutter. The pinch rollers must be lifted to allow
vinyl loading, during which the media is fed from the rear of the cutter to the front. When
raised, the pinch rollers can be moved manually to the left or the right along the pinch roller
shaft.
CAUTION: Always make sure that the pinch rollers are fully raised before sliding them to
the left or right.
Always hold the assembly at the side of the pinch roller to move it from left to right; do not
reposition pinch roller by holding the assembly at the rear of the machine.
The pinch rollers MUST be positioned correctly and lowered onto the media before an
automatic load sequence is initiated. Make sure that all the pinch rollers are positioned
above a drive sleeve. The outer left pinch roller should be positioned in one of the detents
(click position), just under a white triangular label. The outer right pinch roller should be
positioned somewhere over the long drive sleeve, click positions are located at the edges of
the sleeve (area marked with a white triangular label).
FIG 1-16
1-16 POSITION PINCH ROLLERS
ATTENTION: Always leave the pinch rollers in the “up” position when the cutter is not in
use. Leaving the pinch rollers in the “down” position for a long time will result in a flat spot
in the pinch rollers, which will seriously [negatively] affect tracking performance and
cutting quality.
NOTE: When the pinch rollers are raised during a job, then the cutter will immediately stop
and after a second move the carriage to the right side.
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The S CLASS™ cutters are equipped with selectable pinch wheel pressure. The pressure can
be set to “standard” or “low.” The pressure can be changed with the pinch rollers in the “up”
position or in the “down” position.
The earlier models have a system which can be switched in and out at all times.
They can be recognized by the green/red sticker on the back of the outer pinch roller
assemblies.
CAUTION: Always make sure the outer left pinch roller pressure is set the same as the outer
right pinch roller pressure.
There is a label on the assembly that makes it easy for the user to check the selected pinch
roller pressure.
It is best to change pressure when the pinch rollers are in the “up” position.
Standard pressure: the two colors on Reduced pressure: only one color is
the label are clearly visible. The distinctly visible. The pressure can be
pressure can be reduced by pushing set to “standard” by pulling the
on the plastic part as shown in the bottom part of the pinch roller
picture. If pressed hard enough, the assembly upwards. If pulled far
pinch roller assembly should click in enough, the pinch roller assembly
its new position. should click in its new position.
The S120, the S140 and the S160 are equipped with extra pinch rollers to guide wide media.
These pinch rollers can be enabled or disabled by following the same steps used to change
the pressure on the outer pinch rollers.
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With the later models, the change in pressure can only be done when the pinch rollers are
in the down position. When reduced pressure is needed, then it is advised to set autoload to
‘ASK’. Then the cutter will not start to load the vinyl when the pinch rollers are set down or
when it is switched on. On the touch screen there will be a message, giving the user time to
change the pressure on the pinch rollers.
NOTE: Each time the pinch rollers are raised, the pressure is automatically set back to full
pressure.
FIG 1-19
1-19 REDUCING PRESSURE
3. Push the lever of the two outer pinch rollers upwards and inwards (toward the
machine) – see figure above.
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1. Raise the pinch rollers by means of the pinch roller lever arm, which is located on the
right-hand side of the cutter, next to the touch panel.
FIG 1-20
1-20 PINCH ROLLER LEVER
2. Loosen the knobs on the two media flanges. The following illustration shows a loosened
flange (1) and a tightened flange (2).
FIG 1-21
1-21 MEDIA FLANGES
3. Insert a loosened flange into one end of the media roll and tighten the knob. Verify that
the flange is secure. Then do the same on the other side of the roll.
4. Place the flange-equipped roll on the media supply rollers. Set the flanges inside the
groove of the flange guide. The flange guides can be moved laterally on the roller.
FIG 1-22
1-22 POSITION MEDIA FLANGE ON CUTTER
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NOTE: If the flanges are not used (not recommended – tracking is not guaranteed), then
make sure that the roll is caught between the two flange guides.
FIG 1-23
1-23 FEEDING ROLL MEDIA WITHOUT USING MEDIA FLANGES
5. Start feeding the media from the rear of the machine. Pass the media underneath the
pinch rollers towards the front of the machine.
6. Position the left media edge on the left-most drive sleeve and check whether the right
media edge is positioned over the long drive sleeve. Then position the left and right
pinch rollers.
The pinch rollers should be positioned over the drive sleeves about 3 to 15 mm (0.1” to
0.6”) away from the media’s outer edges (1). Then pull on the media while holding the
flange at the back so the media is tight. Make sure the front media sensor is covered (2).
FIG 1-24
1-24 MEDIA POSITION
In circumstances where the above procedure does not work, because the media is too
narrow to reach the long drive sleeve, try positioning the left media edge over the
second left drive sleeve and position the right media edge somewhere over the long
drive sleeve. Continue moving the left pinch roller toward the long drive sleeve until
both pinch rollers are in their designated position and directly over the edges of the
vinly.
In all cases, both edges of the media must cover a drive sleeve. If this is not the case,
reposition the roll of material to cover the drive sleeve.
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7. Make sure that the media follows a straight path from the roll of material. To accomplish
this, slide the media roll and flange guides from the left to the right along the media
support rollers.
WARNING
KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY FROM THE CUTTING AREA. THERE
ARE HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS.
8. Lower the pinch roller lever to press the media firmly against the drive sleeves. After
one second the tool carriage automatically moves from the right to the left to sense the
usable media width.
FIG 1-25
1-25 PINCH ROLLER LEVER
NOTE: It is not recommended to unroll the media manually from the roll. The cutter will
unroll the media automatically during the load sequence.
9. The positioning and routing of sheet material is identical to that of roll media.
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CAUTION: Do not place any objects in front of, or behind, the cutter that could interfere with
cutter operation. Make sure the media is free to move forward and back. Keep hands, hair,
clothing and jewelry away from moving parts.
While the cutter is on, it will automatically start executing a minimal loading procedure as
soon as the pinch rollers are lowered. The load procedure will also start when the cutter is
switched on while media is already in the machine and the pinch rollers are in the “down”
position (this is not recommended). Always keep the pinch rollers in the up position while
the cutter is not being used.
After that, the cutter is ready to receive files from the computer.
When receiving a job from the computer, the cutter will automatically pull the required
media from the roll. It does this in steps and the length of the vinyl used is equal to a
number of times the measured width of the media.
IMPORTANT: Tracking of longer signs is only guaranteed when the full load procedure is
performed!
WARNING
Each keystroke can initiate an internal test or movement of head or media.
Keep fingers and other body parts away from the cutting area.
There are hazardous moving parts.
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Loading a sheet.
1. Press .
2. Press .
A message will appear letting the user choose between roll and sheet.
3. Press .
The cutter will immediately start to load the sheet. It measures the width and loads a certain
length of media, or until the end of the media is encountered. The user will then be prompted
to accept the length or not.
The cutter will now complete the loading sequence and then come online and will be ready
to receive data. The loading sequence conditions the edges of the vinyl for a given length.
5. Press .
The cutter will now complete the loading sequence. After that, the cutter will come online
and will be ready. The length of the job it can cut is limited to the loaded length.
NOTE: If the rear media sensor detects the end of the media, then the cutter will complete
the loading sequence without any input from the user.
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Loading a roll.
1. Press .
2. Press .
A message will appear letting the user choose between roll and sheet.
3. Press .
Four arrows will appear, together with an “apply” button. The status is visible in the middle
of the right-hand side of the screen.
press .
Two arrows will stay on the screen with which the necessary length can be loaded.
5. The media length needed for the task can be entered by pressing or
and thus then loading the needed length. Or the needed length for the job can be
Depending on the manner chosen for entering the needed length of the job, the cutter will
either load the length or display the chosen length on screen.
6. Press
The cutter will now complete the loading sequence. Then the cutter will come online and will
be ready. The length of the job it can cut is limited to the actual length of the media that is
left on the roll. The cutter will always assume a full roll, thus it will use 50000mm (1982
inches) on the status screen.
When the built-in media sensors detect the end of the roll, the cutter will complete the
loading sequence and display the media size on the status window.
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Extended load.
The function extended load makes it possible to define the limits of the Y axis so that the
cutter can cut outside the pinch rollers. Media has to loaded before this function can be
used.
1. Press .
2. Press .
A message will appear letting the user choose between roll and sheet.
3. Press .
Two arrows will stay on the screen, the tool carriage will move to the left Y-axis limit.
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SAFETY WARNING: The S CLASS™ cutters use razor-sharp knives. To avoid serious injury, use
caution when installing, removing or otherwise handling the knife!
1. Loosen the head clamp screw (1), swing the clamp arm back and remove the knife
holder from the clamp (2).
FIG 1-26
1-26 REMOVING THE DRAG KNIFE HOLDER FROM THE CLAMP
2. Turn the knurled adjustment knob (3) clockwise to push the knife (4) out of the holder
(5).
FIG 1-27
1-27 REMOVING THE KNIFE FROM THE STANDARD DRAG KNIFE HOLDER
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1. Remove the aluminum plunger from the plastic knife holder (5) by turning the knurled
adjustment knob (3) counterclockwise until the plunger comes out of the holder.
2. Insert the conical, non-cutting end of the knife into the opening in the narrow end of
the holder; gently push the knife all the way in.
3. Turn the holder upside down and tap it lightly on a solid surface to ensure that the knife
is completely inserted.
4. Slowly turn the knurled knob clockwise until the tip of the blade extends the distance
required for the desired cutting media (t) as shown in figure below.
FIG 1-28
1-28 KNIFE LENGTH ADJUSTMENT
5. Insert the knife holder into the rear (1) of the dual head clamp, seating it firmly.
FIG 1-29
1-29 DUAL CLAMP DRAG HEAD
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WARNING
Each keystroke can initiate an internal test or movement of head or media.
Keep fingers and other body parts away from the cutting area.
There are hazardous moving parts.
1. Press .
A new screen will appear showing the most common menu items (see section 2.1).
2. Press .
2. Press to confirm the chosen knife pressure and exit the menu.
Once is pressed, the current knife pressure value will be set automatically to
the new value and the cutter will cut the knife pressure test pattern.
FIG 1-30
1-30 KNIFE PRESSURE TEST PATTERN
The knife depth is set correctly when the test pattern cuts through the vinyl completely, the
vinyl is removed, and the blade tip visibly scratched the front side of the media backing. The
blade should never cut through the backing; just slightly scratch the silicon coating and first
few fibers of the backing material.
Because the knife pressure setting depends on the thickness and type of media to be cut,
adjusting knife pressure will require some practice. In general, the knife depth must be
increased when using thicker types of vinyl and decreased when using thinner types of
vinyl.
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CAUTION: After setting the cutting depth and/or the knife pressure, perform a thorough
visual check of the knife blade, which can be seen protruding from the knife holder, and
test cutting results on a scrap of vinyl media.
WARNING: Do not operate the cutter if the knife blade cuts through the media backing, as
this will seriously damage the cutter's rubber cutting strip and the knife.
CAUTION: For most vinyl cutting operations, the knife blade tip will be barely visible at the
bottom of the knife tool. If the knife blade tip is clearly visible, then the cutting depth must
be readjusted.
To prevent damage to the cutter, check the depth of the knife blade tip and the quality of
the cut each time you load a different type of vinyl into the cutter.
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The S CLASS™ drag cutters can also be operated with a plotter-type pen. After replacing the
knife with a pen, the cutter can be used as a plotter to draw draft plots of new or existing
designs on paper.
1. Loosen the head clamp screw and swing the clamp arm back, then remove the tool
from the clamp.
2. Install the pen in the rear slot, close clamp arm, and tighten the clamp screw.
3. The change of tool can either be input on the touch panel with Summa Cutter Control
(PC only), or with the cutting software.
Selecting pen operation disables the knife offset correction, and changes the pressure to
“pen pressure.”
NOTE: The information on the touch panel shows the tool currently selected by the cutter.
Make sure the cutter’s tool setting matches the actual tool in use.
The S CLASS™ drag cutters can also be operated with a pouncing tool. After replacing the
knife with a pouncing tool, the cutter can be used as a paper pouncer.
1. Loosen the head clamp screw and swing the clamp arm back, then remove the tool
from the clamp.
2. Install the pouncing tool in the front slot, close clamp arm, and tighten the clamp screw.
3. The change of tool can either be input on the touch panel with Summa Cutter Control,
or with the cutting software.
Selecting pouncing tool operation disables the knife offset correction, changes the pressure
to “pouncing pressure” and will add “pouncing gap” to the tool properties.
NOTE: The information on the touch panel shows the tool currently selected by the cutter.
Make sure the cutter’s tool setting matches the actual tool in use.
CAUTION: Before starting to pounce, check whether the pouncing tool is positioned above
the black pouncing strip. If the pouncing tool is mounted in the rear slot of the clamp, the
cutting strip will be irreversibly damaged.
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A knife has been pre-installed in your cutter. For safety reasons, the knife depth has been
set to zero. Simply turn out the knife (see fig FIG 1-31) to start cutting. Below is the complete
description of how to remove or install a knife.
NOTE: To benefit fully from the advantages of the tangential knife, the amount the knife
extends is very important. The knife pressure may not control the knife depth; the two
rollers of the nosepiece should always touch the media, thus controlling the knife depth.
1. Turn the knife holder counterclockwise. The holder will rise up, eventually making it
possible to lift the knife holder out of the tangential head. Underneath is the nosepiece.
Remove this part if another tool will be used in the cutter.
FIG 1-31
1-31 REMOVING THE TANGENTIAL KNIFE HOLDER
2. The knife can be removed from the knife holder by using something like a flat
screwdriver to pry between the knife and the knife holder in the groove.
FIG 1-32
1-32 REMOVING KNIFE FROM THE TANGENTIAL KNIFE HOLDER
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1. Insert the standard knife blade into the knife holder. Make sure the knife blade is firmly
fixed in the holder. The knife is inserted correctly if it cannot be removed manually from
the knife holder. The installation tool can be used to apply enough pressure on the knife
to secure it.
FIG 1-33
1-33 BLADE ASSEMBLY
2. Insert the nosepiece from the side until it snaps into place. Gently insert the knife into
the tool shaft. Hold the nosepiece in place with one hand and, with the other hand, turn
the knife holder counterclockwise until the alignment pin fits into the small notch of the
tool shaft. Now turn the knife holder clockwise until its thread takes hold inside the tool
shaft.
FIG 1-34
1-34 INSERTING THE TANGENTIAL KNIFE HOLDER
3. Holding the nosepiece in place with one hand, adjust the knife depth with the other
hand by turning the knife holder clockwise until the knife tip is just visible from under
the nosepiece.
Film
Backing
FIG 1-35
1-35 KNIFE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
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WARNING
Each keystroke can initiate an internal test or movement of head or media.
Keep fingers and other body parts away from the cutting area.
There are hazardous moving parts.
1. Press .
A new screen will appear showing the most common menu items (see section 2.1).
2. Press .
4. Once is pressed, the current knife pressure value will be set automatically to
the new value and the cutter will cut the knife pressure test pattern.
FIG 1-36
1-36 KNIFE PRESSURE TEST PATTERN
The knife depth is set correctly when the test pattern cuts through the vinyl completely, the
vinyl is removed, and the blade tip visibly scratched the front side of the media backing. The
blade should never cut through the backing; just slightly scratch the silicon coating and first
few fibers of the backing material.
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NOTE: The knife pressure can also be used to check the knife depth (which is controlled by
the amount the knife extends outs of the nosepiece). If the correct knife pressure is raised
by 150 gr, then the knife may not cut through the backing of the vinyl. If it does, then the
knife depth needs to be reduced.
CAUTION: After setting the cutting depth and/or the knife pressure, perform a thorough
visual check of the knife blade, which can be seen protruding from the knife holder, and
test cutting results on a scrap of vinyl media.
WARNING: Do not operate the cutter if the knife blade cuts through the media backing, as
this will seriously damage the cutter's rubber cutting strip and the knife.
CAUTION: For most vinyl cutting operations, the knife blade tip will be barely visible at the
bottom of the knife tool. If the knife blade tip is clearly visible, then the knife depth must be
readjusted.
To prevent damage to the cutter, check the depth of the knife blade tip and the quality of
the cut each time you load a different type of vinyl into the cutter.
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The S CLASS™ tangential cutters can also be operated with a ballpoint pen. After replacing
the knife with a pen, the cutter can be used as a plotter to draw draft plots of new or
existing designs on paper.
1. Turn the installed tool counterclockwise. The holder will raise up, making it possible to
lift the knife holder out of the tangential head. Underneath is the place for a nosepiece.
Remove this part also if it is mounted.
3. Gently insert the ballpoint pen into the tool shaft. Turn the ballpoint pen clockwise all
the way down.
4. The change of tool can either be input on the touch screen with Summa Cutter Control,
or with the cutting software.
NOTE: The information on the touch panel shows the tool currently selected by the cutter.
Make sure the cutter’s tool setting matches the actual tool in use.
The S CLASS™ tangential cutters can also be operated with a pouncing tool. After replacing
the knife with a pouncing tool, the cutter can be used as a pouncer.
1. Turn the installed tool counterclockwise. The holder will rise up, making it possible to
lift the tool out of the tangential head. Underneath is the place for a nosepiece. Remove
this part also if it is mounted.
3. Gently insert the pouncer into the front tool shaft. Turn the pouncer clockwise all the
way down.
4. The change of tool can either be input on the touch screen with Summa Cutter Control,
or with the cutting software.
Selecting pouncer operation changes the pressure to “pouncer pressure” and adds
“pouncing gap” to tool properties.
NOTE: The information on the touch panel shows the tool currently selected by the cutter.
Make sure the cutter’s tool setting matches the actual tool in use.
CAUTION: Before starting to pounce, check whether the pouncing tool is above the black
pouncing strip. If the pouncer is mounted in the rear slot of the clamp, the cutting strip will
be irreversibly damaged.
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The S CLASS™ tangential cutters can also be operated with a drag knife. To set the
properties for the drag knife, see section 1.6.1.1. Follow steps 1 through 4, and then
continue with step 5 as follows:
1. Turn the installed tool counterclockwise. The holder will rise up, making it possible to
lift the knife holder out of the tangential head. Underneath is the place for a nosepiece.
Remove this part also if it is mounted.
3. Gently insert the drag knife into the rear tool shaft. Turn the drag knife clockwise all the
way down.
4. The change of tool can either be input on the touch screen with Summa Cutter Control,
or with the cutting software.
5. Selecting drag knife operation will add “knife offset” to tool properties.
NOTE: The information on the touch panel shows the tool currently selected by the cutter.
Make sure the cutter’s tool setting matches the actual tool in use.
The tool carriage also holds the separation knife. With this knife (razor blade), the job can be
automatically cut off after it is finished.
NOTE: This separation knife may only be used with standard vinyl (max 0.25mm thick).
1. Remove the razor blade holder by turning on the knurled screw at the bottom of the
tool carriage.
2. The razor blade is kept in its place by a small magnet. Turn it around or replace it when
it is worn down, figure 1-b.
FIG 1-35
1-37 RAZOR BLADE FOR AUTOMATIC SEPARATION OF MEDIA
NOTE: The assembly is tilted under an angle of +/- 30° when it is put back on the machine.
Mind the position of the assembly before replacing the razor blade.
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2 Basic Operation
The 320x240-dot touch screen provides a unique interface system that provides detailed
cutter status information and offers a more flexible and powerful control of the cutter’s
configuration.
All screen and optional panel controls on the touch screen are easily formatted to allow
quick access to the most common cutter settings.
Next to the status messages and/or menu options displayed on the touch screen, you will
see button symbols that can be pressed to change menu items or to change the value for a
given submenu/parameter.
FIG 2-1
2-1 TOUCH SCREEN
There is also screen saving feature. After a certain amount of time the screen goes blank and
the model type of cutter appears and disappears in the middle of the touch screen.
Touching the screen once disables the screen saver.
FIG 2-2
2-2 SCREEN SAVER
WARNING
Each keystroke can initiate an internal test or movement of head or media.
Keep fingers and other body parts away from the cutting area.
There are hazardous moving parts.
The touch screen provides information and lets the user change the cutter’s parameters.
Normally, the status or current value is visible on the left side of the screen, while the
control buttons appear on the right side.
Press to return to the status screen. If media is loaded in the cutter, then the cutter
will come online and be ready to cut a job sent from the computer.
Press for more menu options. If there are more than 6 options for the chosen
menu, then pressing this button will reveal the rest of the options onscreen.
Bottom line:
The bottom line gives extra information on the way the cutter can be conected to the
computer.
If a wireless board is installed, then information about the setting is shown (IP address,
signal strength, signal quality and if connected or not).
In other cases, the current USB class is shown.
2.1.2 Configuration
The Configuration button gives access to the main menu. Pressing this button will cause the
cutter to go offline and suspend all operations in progress. The main menu contains all
submenus and access to tests and calibration routines.
The chosen tool will influence the configuration displayed.
Settings: This menu offers access to different submenus that allow configuration of the
cutter’s operating parameters. Access to some of the submenus will be determined by
plotting language or tool type.
Tests & Setup: This menu offers access to the different internal tests and calibration
routines. The calibration routines are used to adjust and fine-tune the cutter for the chosen
application. The internal tests are used for diagnostics.
Knife (pen or pounce) pressure: This menu allows users to set or modify the cutting
pressure of the current tool.
Knife offset: This menu allows users to set or modify the distance between the tip of the
knife and the axis. The default knife offset value is .45 mm. Knife offset is only displayed
when the chosen tool is a drag knife.
Pouncing gap: The pouncing gap parameter is used to set or modify the distance
between the pounced holes. Pouncing gap only applies when the machine is in “pounce”
mode.
Velocity: The velocity is used to set or modify the velocity of the tool.
User Selection: The S CLASS™ cutters include 8 user configurations, all of which consist of
the same parameters. Each configuration can have unique parameter settings. This allows
the cutter to be quickly and easily reconfigured for different types of jobs or media. The
touch screen can be used to change the user. However, user configuration names can only
be modified through Summa Cutter Control.
2.1.3 Online/Pause
Online and pause are two important concepts when using the S CLASS™ cutters. The cutter
is online only when the status of the touch screen is similar to figure 2-2.
FIG 2-3
2-3 ONLINE STATUS SCREEN
When online, the cutter can be addressed by the host computer, which means that the
cutter will execute cutting or plotting instructions issued by the host computer's application
software. As soon as any other button on the cutter is pressed, the cutter pauses and can no
longer be addressed by the host computer. However if the computer was busy sending
cutting data to the cutter it will be able to do so until the buffer of the cutter is full.
If the pause button is pressed, then the tool can be moved around the working area with
arrow buttons.
Press to raise or lower the tool (once push toggles the status each time).
2.1.4 Actions
The “Actions” button is used to move the origin (start point for cutting), initiate a load
sequence, abort the cut in progress, or recut the last file.
When the action button is pressed during a job, then the job will halt immidiatelly
The S CLASS™ cutters can work with a knife, pen or pouncer. With the T version there is the
choice between drag knife and tangential knife.
Once a tool has been changed, then the tool parameters (menu settings) must be reset or
checked.
All the different tools have one parameter name in common: the pressure.
Each tool has also its specific parameters.
Tool parameters can be changed by either changing them in the current user, or simply by
changing user (see section 2.4).
NOTE: The S CLASS™ cutters will only perform according to specifications if a genuine
Summa knife, pen or pouncing tool is installed. Do not replace the standard knife, pen or
pouncing tool with products from other manufacturers.
WARNING
KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY FROM THE CUTTING AREA. THERE ARE
HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS.
2. Press .
3. Press .
4. Press .
1. Power on the cutter, load media, and mount tool (see section 1).
2. Press .
The main menu will appear on the screen. Buttons may vary according to the chosen tool
type. However, there will always be a button labeled with the word ‘pressure.’
3. Press button.
A very important parameter for a drag knife is the offset. The offset is the distance between
the knife center and the knife tip.
NOTE: Knife offset should be set each time the knife is changed and should be checked if
the knife shows signs of wear.
Typical knife offset for Summa knives is between 0.41 and 0.45 for standard knives, and
between 0.9 and 0.97 for sandblast knives.
NOTE: Sandblast knives should be used when the material that needs to be cut is thicker
than 0.25mm.
1. Power on the cutter, load media, and mount drag knife (see section 1).
2. Press .
3. Press .
When the knife offset is set correctly, the test pattern looks like this:
FIG 2-4
2-4 CORRECT KNIFE OFFSET PATTERN
When the knife offset is too low, the test pattern looks like this:
When the knife offset is too high, the test pattern looks like this:
The purpose of the knife calibration routine is to detect and, if necessary, to correct
problems related to the concentricity of the tangential knife blade.
NOTE: Knife calibration should be done each time the knife is changed and should be
checked if the knife shows signs of wear.
• Origin deviation. The knife tip is slightly rotated in relation to its theoretical 0° angle.
This error can be corrected by adjusting the origin.
• Lateral deviation. The knife tip deviates from its theoretical center in the lateral
direction. This error can be corrected by adjusting the lateral parameter.
• Longitudinal misalignment. The knife tip deviates from its theoretical center in the
longitudinal direction. This error can be corrected by adjusting the longitudinal
parameter.
ORIGIN deviation
Real center
of the knife
LONGITUDINAL deviation
Theoretical center
of the knife
LATERAL deviation
FIG 2-5
2-5 POSSIBLE KNIFE CALIBRATIONS
During the knife calibration routine, the cutter will cut a series of test patterns that allow the
user to identify errors in knife rotation and concentricity. Use the touch screen to make
corrections.
1. Power on the cutter, load media, and mount tangential knife (see section 1).
2. Press .
3. Press .
4. Press .
When the knife offset is set correctly, the test pattern looks like this:
5 4 1
2
FIG 2-6
2-6 CORRECT TANGENTIAL KNIFE CALIBRATION TEST
Rectangle 1 and 2 should weed out (remove) smoothly without sticking to the rest of the
vinyl.
The fan shaped pattern 3 should have a clear cut line in the middle; the ones at the sides
show burs.
The squares in 4 should be aligned and equal in size.
The 4 vertical cuts in 5 should be clear without any burs and straight all the way from top
to bottom (not rounded near the horizontal lines).
NOTE: It is possible that not all test patterns come out perfect (depends on the type of
vinyl). Test pattern 1 and 4 are the most important test patterns. They should be as close to
perfect as possible.
Start with the setting of the origin, then set the other parameters
Origin correction
If the clear cut line in test pattern 3 is to the right, then increase the value of the origin,
begin in steps of 20, and lower the steps when nearing the correct origin setting.
It helps sometimes to gently feel the pattern to find out which side has the clear-cut line.
If the clear cut line in test pattern 3 is to the left, then decrease the value of the origin,
begin in steps of 20, and lower the steps when nearing the correct origin setting.
Lateral correction
Weed out (remove) the rectangle in pattern 1 and in pattern 4, if the test pattern is like
the one below, decrease the value of the lateral parameter to correct the closing lines
cut.
However, if the test cut resembles the pattern below, increase the value of the lateral
parameter to correct the closing lines cut.
Longitudinal correction
Weed (remove) out the rectangle and, if you obtained a pattern like the one below,
decrease the value of the longitudinal parameter to correct the closing lines cut.
However, if the test cut resembles the pattern below, increase the value of the
longitudinal parameter to correct the closing lines cut.
Each time a parameter is changed, press to perform the internal knife calibration
test.
NOTE: Failing to set the knife parameters correctly will result in poor cut quality.
The actual speed at which the tool moves is determined by 4 different parameters. Speed
(and acceleration) while the tool is down; speed (and acceleration) while tool is up.
These 4 parameters have been bundled in one parameter to make changing speed fast and
easy.
This overall parameter is called “velocity” and is the speed the cutter uses when the tool is
down. If velocity is raised or lowered, then the other parameters are also raised or lowered
accordingly.
There is one fixed speed: the speed at which the cutter pulls the media from the roll. This
speed is fixed at 200mm/s (8ips).
2. Press .
3. Press .
2. Press .
3. Press .
4. Press .
NOTE: Velocity is the main speed parameter. The default value for the three other
parameters is AUTO. This means that they are linked to velocity (which is the speed when
the tool is down). These parameters can be set individually, but will then lose the link with
the velocity parameter.
7. Press to confirm the new value. Or Press to exit the menu without
changing the value.
NOTE:. Sometimes the cutter feeds the material too fast and the media has no time to
settle and fold into the basket. A fifth speed parameter is designed for such cases. The
speed of long X axis vectors is reduced automatically so that the media does not bulge.
8. Press .
10. Press to confirm the new value. Or Press to exit the menu without
changing the value.
The S CLASS™ cutters include 8 user configurations, all of which consist of the same
parameters. Each configuration can have unique parameter settings. This allows the cutter
to be quickly and easily reconfigured for different types of jobs or media.
NOTE: Factory default values for the different users are all set the same.
2. Press .
3. Press .
TIP: Use easy names to quickly recognize what each user is configured to do.
Commonly used names are: Normal, Pen, Slow, Sandblast, Pouncer, Red intermediate vinyl,
etc.
NOTE: The touch screen can be used to change user configurations. User configuration
names can only be modified through Summa Cutter Control (PC only).
NOTE: There is a text file on the manual CD for the Mac users. The name of the file is
“name.enc”.
Edit the second line to change user name.
The second line in that file is: “SET USER01NAME Type_text_here.”.
First change in that line the number of the user’s name that needs to be changed.
Then change “Type_text_here” to the new name. Do not use spaces. Underscores will be
translated to spaces on the touch screen. Maximum length of a user name is 16 characters.
Do not change any other lines in this text file, then save it as text.
Finally send the file to the cutter.
2.5 How to Make Sure the Sign Has the Correct Size
(Length Calibration)
The S CLASS™ cutters are friction-feed machines. This means that the cutting length is
dependent on the thickness of the material.
The cutters have been calibrated in the factory for standard 2-mil cast or 3-mil calendared
vinyl. Each user (the S CLASS™ has a total of 8) can hold a different calibration factor.
This is very helpful for multi-colored signs; it ensures that the parts in different colors match
up, even if different types of vinyl media are used.
NOTE: For standard use, it is not necessary to calibrate the machine. With standard vinyl
the accuracy is within 0.2%. However if high accuracy between different vinyl or colors is
needed, then calibration is necessary.
1. Power on the cutter, load media, and mount knife (see section 1).
NOTE: The wider and longer the loaded media, the more accurate the calibration will be.
Use a piece of vinyl of maximum width and a length that is approximately 1.5 times the
width.
2. Press .
3. Press .
4. Press .
The cutter will reload the media and perform the length calibration test. Take out the media
and measure the length of the cut line with a ruler (measuring device). The length that has to
be entered is the distance between line 1 and line 2 as shown in the figure.
1 2
FIG 2-7
2-7 LENGTH CALIBRATION PATTERN
NOTE: The cutter will only be as accurate as the accuracy of the calibration. If the ruler
(measuring device) is inaccurate, then re-calibrating may make the cutter’s accuracy worse.
The accuracy of calibration will be directly reflected in the cuts. Set the cutter to Metric to
do the calibration. It is more accurate than the English unit system (see :Panel Units).
TIP: Once this user is calibrated, change the user name. This makes it easy for future
reference.
There exist a couple of handy shortcuts when the cutter is online and waiting for the
computer to send a file. These shortcuts are not explicitly marked on the touch screen by a
button, but using the shortcuts have proved to be very helpful for quick actions. Below is a
picture showing the 4 areas for the shortcuts.
FIG 2-8
2-8 SHORTCUT AREAS IN START-UP SCREEN
Pressing these highlighted areas will guide the user directly to the parameter.
Press area 1
The origin menu will appear on screen
2. Press to cut off a previous job if necessary; the cutter will then automatically
search the front of the media and set the new origin.
Press area 2
The velocity menu will appear on screen, the current velocity is highlighted.
Press area 3
The pressure menu will appear on screen, the current pressure is highlighted.
Press area 4
The different users will appear on screen.
NOTE: Paneling has been developed in order to achieve better closing of figures on
material which is difficult to track accurately. It does NOT mean however that with paneling
these materials can be cut within the regular Summa specifications of tracking and
accuracy. Recommended panel sizes are between 5 – 10 cm
2. Press .
The main menu will appear on the screen.
3. Press .
The advanced cutting menu will appear on screen.
4. Press .
The paneling menu will appear on screen.
5. Press .
The menu to activate or deactivate paneling will appear on screen.
7. Press to confirm.
The paneling menu will appear on screen.
8. Press .
Current panel size will appear on screen.
3.1 Introduction
Contour cutting is made possible by the S CLASS™’s highly accurate Optical Positioning
System (OPOS).
The OPOS sensor, which is mounted on the right-hand side of the tool carriage, registers
printed squares that are placed around the graphic. Because of this registration process,
OPOS can determine the exact position of the printed graphic.
The sensor drops automatically while registering the markers and rises again after
completing this task. The improved sensor can read virtually any kind of media-marker
combination.
Many versions of cutting software have the built-in capability to make contour cutting user-
friendly and automatic. Please refer to the user’s manual that came with your software or
contact your software dealer for specifics.
Create a graphic.
Print the graphic (laminate if necessary).
Load the graphic into the cutter.
Set the necessary parameters for the OPOS sensor.
Load the media and register the markers.
Cut the graphic.
To ensure that OPOS is working accurately, two calibrations are necessary: the OPOS
calibration and the media calibration. The OPOS calibration is the calibration of the distance
between the knife tip and the sensor. The media calibration “teaches” the cutter the
reflection levels of the marker color and the media color.
NOTE: Although the OPOS sensor has been calibrated in the factory, Summa recommends
doing a test to determine how well the factory-set parameters work with the materials you
are using. If the accuracy is not what is expected, then do the OPOS calibration. Also refer to
the section about detailed OPOS operation (3.3) for extra tips on defining and cutting
contours.
1. Switch the cutter on and load black vinyl with white backing.
NOTE: Black vinyl with white backing MUST be used when calibrating OPOS.
2. Set the head’s origin above a clean, blank part of the vinyl.
3. Press .
4. Press .
5. Press .
6. Press .
The cutter will cut out a square measuring approximately 9.5x9.5mm and move the square
forward. “Weed out Rectangle” will appear on the display.
7. Carefully weed the square, making sure the edges stay intact. Press .
OPOS will read the edges of the square and calibrate itself accordingly.
NOTE: In order to keep the accuracy of the OPOS sensor as high as possible, do this
calibration each time the knife is been replaced.
Media calibration ensures that the sensor is able to recognize the markers. OPOS is
calibrated at the factory to work on a wide range of media. However, certain media -- such
as those with a high gloss -- may not work with the default settings. Before working with
such materials, perform a media calibration test. This test will alter OPOS’s sensitivity so that
it will read the markers with greater reliability.
Print a square measuring at least 4x4cm on the media that will be used. Be sure to use the
same ink that will be used when creating the registration markers.
NOTE: It is not recommended to do media calibration for OPOS. If the media calibration is
done and results are not better, then set the media calibration value again to default : 30
(see further in the procedure how).
1. Turn on the cutter and load the vinyl with the printed square.
2. Press .
3. Press .
4. Press .
5. Press .
The cutter allows the user to choose to either measure the media or to fill in a previously
recorded value.
NOTE: If a combination of media color – marker color has already been calibrated and
recorded, then can be used to enter this value directly, without having to
remeasure it.
6. Press .
The cutter will lower the sensor. On the display, the message ”put knife on white area” will
appear.
8. Press to confirm.
The cutter will make a circular movement while it measures the reflection of the media. It will
briefly display the measured values and display the message “put knife on black area.”
The cutter will make a circular movement while it measures the reflection of the marker
color. It will briefly display the measured values, then it will show a value that is
characteristic for this media color – marker color combination. Store this value for future
reference.
NOTE: An error message may appear if the sensor is not able to differentiate between black
and white. Make sure that the test has been performed correctly. If OPOS is not able to
sense the markers, one of the manual alignment methods (see 4.3.1.4.) must be used.
1. Create the graphic and contour cut line(s). For easier handling, place the contour line(s)
on a different layer.
NOTE: Do not place contour lines along the edges of graphics or the slightest
movement in the media may result in an unsatisfactory cut. Instead, practice one of the
following techniques:
(1) contour line (2) contour line (3) contour line Contour line on
inside graphic outside graphic inside a thick border edge of graphic
recommended
2. If necessary, make additional copies of both the graphic and its associated contour.
3. Insert a marker to represent the Origin. The marker must be a black square. Each of the
marker’s four sides should measure 2mm but must not be less than 1.5mm or more
than 10mm. (1=X-size 2=Y-size.)
4. Set the line style of the marker to None. Line styles of varying thickness can alter the size
of the markers. Make sure there is a white margin of about 3 to 4 times the marker size
around the marker (in the above picture this area is represented by a gray area). If
anything is printed within this margin, the sensor may be unable to locate the marker.
5. Make sure that the Origin marker is situated below and to the left of all contours to be
cut.
6. Insert horizontally aligned copies of the Origin marker at regular intervals (X-Distance).
Together, these markers indicate the X-Axis.
The X-Distance (1) is the distance from the lower left corner of one marker to the lower left
corner of the next marker and depends on several factors. The X-Distance must be known
when setting the OPOS parameters manually.
NOTE: OPOS will operate faster as the X-Distance increases. Conversely, OPOS will
operate more accurately as the X-Distance decreases; however, the impact on accuracy
is minimal. Recommended distance between the markers is 400mm. Maximum X-
Distance is 1300mm.
7. Make sure there is enough white space around each marker. The X-Distance should be
decreased if the margin of white space around the marker is not 3 to 4 times larger than
the marker itself.
8. Make sure that the markers are perfectly level with one another.
9. Make a copy of the row of markers created in step 5. Place this new row above the
graphic to indicate the Y-Axis.
The Y-Distance (2) is the distance from the bottom of one marker to the bottom of the next
marker along the Y-Axis. The Y-Distance must be known when setting the OPOS parameters
manually.
10. Make sure the two rows of markers have not shifted along the X or Y Axes.
11. Check to be sure that graphics, markers and contour are each in a separate layer. Copy
the origin marker for origin reference in the layer of the contours.
NOTE: The layer with the graphic and the layer with the markers must be printed out.
The layer with the contour lines and the origin reference must be cut out.
NOTE: The optimum marker size depends on the type of printer and the X and Y
distance of the markers.
Inkjet printers with a lot of bleed require slightly larger markers. Some tests will be
needed with the printer in question to decide on the right marker size.
If the X distance is relatively large (> 800mm), then slightly larger markers could be
used.
3.3.2 OPOS XY
There exists a function in OPOS to compensate for curved printing errors in the Y axis also.
This is called OPOS XY. An extra line needs to be printed with the design to be able to use
the OPOS XY functionality.
The line may be added between or above the front Y markers. The distance between the
centre of the markers and the line should not be more then 20mm( distance 1). The left and
right margin between line and marker should be 10mm for optimal sensing (distance 2).
The line itself should be 1mm thick. It is not necessary to have a white area between the
extra line and the rest of the design.
When OPOS XY is enabled, then the OPOS sensor will measure points along the extra line.
The number of measuring points will be calculated by the cutter and will depend on the
width of the design.
NOTE: The default setting for OPOS is OPOSX. If the OPOS XY functionality is needed,
then the user must set change the setting ‘alignment mode’ in the Opos Setup to OPOS
XY by hand on the control panel (see section 4.3.1.4) or via the cutting software.
NOTE: Some cutting software do not support the OPOS XY feature. If they also send the
alignment command ‘OPOS’ to the cutter, then they block the OPOS XY feature of the
cutter. If it is possible to define a line by hand in the design so that it meets up to the
specifications above, then the blocking of the software can be neutralized by using the
setting: ‘FORCE OPOS XY’ in the alignment mode.
1. Print the graphic and its markers with a printer (scale = 100%). When printing on a roll,
make sure that the graphic’s Origin marker coincides with the media’s origin (1).
2. Make sure there is at least a 1cm (0.4in) margin on each side of the graphic (2). A 2cm
(0.8in) margin is preferable. There must also be a front margin of 1 cm (3).
3. Leave a margin of at least 4cm (1.6in) following the print when using sheets or when
cutting the print off a roll (4).
4
Load the printout into the cutter as described in section 1.5. Make sure that the marker
indicating the Origin is situated at the bottom right corner of the cutter.
The OPOS parameters are variables that define the distance, size, and number of markers.
Most cutting software sets these parameters automatically and even starts the special load
procedure.
Range
X distance 30 mm to 1300 mm
Y distance 30 mm to 1600 mm
X size 1.2 mm to 10 mm
Y size 1.2 mm to 10 mm
2. Press .
3. Press .
4. Press .
5. Press .
8. Press to confirm the new values. Or Press to exit the menu without
changing the value.
Most cutting software will initiate the special load procedure after the parameters are sent.
If the software does not do this, then initiate the loading sequence from the cutter’s touch
panel.
1. Press .
2. Press .
The cutter will lower the sensor. The display will show the message: ”put knife on first
marker.”
4. Press to confirm.
The cutter will reload the media to check if the loaded length matches with the OPOS
parameters used. Then it will return and read the markers.
NOTE: If a marker cannot be read, then the user will be given the option to re-position
the knife (sensor) or to abort.
NOTE: If an error occurs or the cutter cannot read the markers after three attempts, the
1. Make the layer containing the contour lines visible and printable. Do the opposite with
the print data.
2. Make sure that the origin marker is also defined as a contour. This will be used as the
origin for the cutting.
3. Once you are using the cutting software, it may be necessary to collectively rotate the
contours and markers so that the Origin marker (1) is situated in the bottom left corner
of the cutting area (2) as viewed on the screen. If your cutting software’s default
orientation is not set to “landscape,” the contours and markers will need to be rotated.
1 2
1
4. Make sure that the cutter is connected to the computer and that the cutter is switched
on. The cutter’s touch screen should indicate that the cutter is ONLINE.
5. Click Cut from within the cutting software. The cutter should begin cutting the contour
and return to ONLINE status when finished.
OPOS allows the user to automate certain tasks, thus reducing user intervention and
production time. When cutting multiple graphics, the user only needs to maneuver the
OPOS sensor above the Origin marker of the first graphic; cutting subsequent graphics does
not require additional user input.
Most automated tasks are organized from within the cutting software. However, when the
same graphic contour needs to be cut out, then the automatic tasks also involve some
manual manipulation.
Before using the automating features, note the amount of your cutter’s RAM. If the cutter’s
RAM is greater than the job’s file size, then the automating features may be used. If the
cutter’s RAM is less than the job’s file size, then the automating features may not be used.
If the same graphic design has been printed on a roll with equal distance between the
different graphics, then this feature can be used.
First, load the media and be sure the parameters of the OPOS markers are set correctly.
Cutting multiple copies of the same graphic on the same media roll:
1. Press .
2. Press .
3. Press .
4. Press .
5. Use or to change the recut offset (the distance between the last cut
vector and the beginning of the first marker).
6. Press to confirm the new value, or press to exit the menu without
changing the value.
8. Register the markers and cut the first contour as described in sections 3.3.5 and 3.3.6.
The cutter will stop after the first contour has been cut and come online again.
9. Press .
10. Press .
OPOS will sense the markers for the second contour and then cut that contour. This process
of sensing and cutting will repeat automatically until all remaining contours have been cut.
If the same graphic design has been printed on a multiple sheets, then this feature can be
used.
NOTE: The sheets should be more or less the same size, and the graphics on them
should be oriented and positioned the same way.
First, load the media and check that the parameters of the OPOS markers are set correctly.
1. Press .
2. Press .
3. Press .
4. Press .
8. Register the markers and cut the first contour as described in sections 3.3.5 and 3.3.6.
The cutter will stop after the first contour has been cut and come online again.
10. Insert the next sheet into the cutter. Lower the pinch rollers.
NOTE: The second and any following sheets must be loaded in the cutter at the same
position as and with the same orientation of the first sheet. When in OPOS sheet mode,
the cutter stores the distance between edges of the sheet and the first OPOS marker.
TIP: Use easy orientation points to be able to quickly position the sheet. In the figure
below, a rim of the base plate and the side of the pinch roller assembly are used to align
the sheets.
FIG 3-1
3-1 POSITION MEDIA FRO MULTIPLE SHEET
The S class cutters can also read a barcode. Certain RIP’s have the ability to print a barcode
together with the OPOS markers. This barcode can then be used to identify the job and
retrieve the needed cut data automatically from the computer.
The complete procedure is normally started from the computer. The cutting software will
usually have a button or a command called ‘scan a bar code’. First make sure that the media
is loaded.
FIG 3-2
3-2 OPOS BARCODE JOB LOADED
Start the procedure from the computer or start from the touch screen.
To start from touch screen:
The cutter will prompt the user to put the knife under the barcode.
The cutting through functionality is focussed to cut simple shapes (e.g. rectangles). It is
most used in combination with contour cutting.
An interrupted cutting line makes sure that the material remains together thanks to the
small media ‘bridges’. When the job is finished the cut pieces can be torn out.
FIG 3-3
3-3 FLEXCUT PRINCIPLE
Some cutting software can recognize the difference between a contour line and a cut-
through line. The software sends then first the data of the contour lines to the cutter, and
then it activates FlexCut, panelling mode and vector sorting and sends the data for cutting
through to the cutter.
If the cutting software cannot do this, then the user needs to first send the data of the
contour lines separate, set the cutter manually in FlexCut mode and then send the data for
cutting through.
2. Press .
The main menu will appear on the screen.
3. Press .
The advanced cutting menu will appear on screen.
4. Press .
The FlexCut menu will appear on screen.
5. Press .
The menu to activate or deactivate FlexCut will appear on screen.
press to confirm.
The FlexCut menu will appear on screen.
7. Press .
The menu to change the full (cut through) pressure will appear on screen.
9. Press .
The menu to change the cutting length at full pressure will appear on screen.
11. Press .
The menu to change the flex (bridge) pressure will appear on screen.
13. Press .
The menu to change the cutting length at flex pressure will appear on screen.
15. Check if the result is the satisfactory. If not change one of the 4 parameters above.
Reducing the velocity can also improve the result. It is never recommended to use
cutting speeds larger then 400mm/s (16 ips) with cutting pressures above 170 gr.
Note: It is not always easy to find the correct balance between cutting deep enough
making sure the pieces can be taken out easily, and not cutting too deep making sure
the material keeps it strength while cutting. Sometimes this balance doesn’t exist
meaning that this material can’t be cut through with satisfactory result.
Note: FlexCut parameters are always metric, regardless the value of the panel Units
parameter (see section on Panel Units:)
Note: When cutting through, it is recommended that parallel lines are at least 1 cm
away from each other. Otherwise, while cutting the second line, the first line may come
loose and cause trouble.
17. Press .
The paneling menu will appear on screen.
18. Press .
Current panel size will appear on screen.
21. Press .
The menu to disable or enable paneling will appear on screen.
24. Press .
Note: The above procedure has to done even if the software on the computer can
activate FlexCut. Only steps 5-6 and 21-26 may be skipped, because the command from
the computer will activate those parameters automatically.
FIG 3-4
3-4 COMBINED CONTOUR CUT AND CUTTING THROUGH
4.1 Introduction
This section is a detailed list of all parameters that can be changed and tests that can be
initiated from the touch screen.
Section 1 and 2 of this manual describe in detail the most commonly used touch screen
manipulation.
This section may be used as a reference for locating a certain parameter setting or test. The
less frequently used parameters are also explained in this section.
S et O rig in
Lo ad
Reset (* ) O nly w he n ro ll up is e na b le d
M ed ia
Alig n m en t
Rep lo t
Cu t o ff
FIG 4-1
4-1 ACTION MENU
Settings
Tool
Advanced
Cutting
Media Sensor Language Menu Units Recut Offset Cut off margin Roll up media
OPOS
Calibrate OPOS Calibrate media Alignment OPOS sheet OPOS OPOS panels
(OPOS) mode mode Parameters
Monitor
Communication
Velocity in
detail
FlexCut
velocity
Media sensor
setup
Calibrate OPOS Calibrate Alignment mode OPOS sheet OPOS Monitor
media (OPOS) mode parameters Back Sensor Front Sensor
RS232 Test
Monitor
Calibrate touch
Length screen
calibration
Rom Revision
Coil setup
Copy current
Calibrate knife (*) Only when tangential tool is the current tool user
Factory
Default s
Confidence test
Tool properties
(*) Tool properties will vary according to the chosen tool
Velocity
User
FIG 4-2
4-2 CONFIGURATION MENU
4.3.1 Settings
This menu bundles all the settings of the S CLASS™ cutters. All settings in this section, apart
from the OPOS parameters, are user-dependent (information is contained within each of
the eight individual user settings, see section 4.3.3.).
4.3.1.1 Tool
Press the button, then use or to change the tool to another default tool.
Press to confirm or to cancel. After changing the tool, the cutter will ask
the user to confirm that there was a tool change just before it comes online.
NOTE: Do not forget to check and/or recalibrate the tool settings when a tool has been
changed (see section 2.2.1). Also, OPOS calibration must be redone (see section 3.2.1).
The cutting menu groups the different parameters to optimize the cutting quality.
Overcut:
The Overcut submenu enables you to generate an overcut in order to facilitate weeding the
cut. Each time the knife goes up or down, the cutter cuts a bit further. Figure 4.3 below
shows what overcut does with a tangential knife. A sample cut-out with a drag knife would
show fewer overcuts, since there would be fewer up/downs (usually only one per
curve/letter).
The overcut setting can be disabled (=0) or set to any value between 0(=off) and 10. One
unit is about 0.1 mm or 0.004 ".
FIG 4-3
4-3 OVERCUT
OptiCut:
OptiCut increases the cutting quality in case the knife is worn out or not calibrated correctly.
OptiCut is default-set to OFF.
to confirm or to cancel.
FlexCut:
FlexCut can be set to OFF, Fast, or Accurate. When the cutter is set to Fast or Accurate, it will
alternately cut a certain length with full pressure, and a certain length with reduced
pressure. The advantage of the FlexCut feature is that it cuts completely through the
material, yet allows the material to stay together by means of the small media bridges.
Fast is the quickest mode, but it is less precise due to the pressure changes during the
cutting.
Accurate is much slower, but much more precise, as the cutter stops at every change of
pressure.
1. Full pressure: This parameter determines full pressure used during FlexCut mode.
2. Full pressure cut length: This parameter determines the length that is cut with full
pressure, usually the length that will be cut all the way through.
3. Flex pressure cut length: This parameter determines the length that will be cut with
reduced pressure or without pressure. This is usually a much smaller value than the
full pressure cut length – this is the length of the media bridges.
4. FlexCut pressure: This parameter determines the pressure of the Flex pressure cut
length. This is usually a reduced pressure so that the knife only scratches the media or
cuts it only halfway through.
to cancel.
Panels:
Cutting through: This is explained in section 3.5. Typical settings for the parameters are then:
Panels: ON; Panel size 5 – 10cm; Panel replot: OFF; vector sorting: DIRECTIONAL.
Tracking difficult media: This is explained in section 2.7. Typical settings for the parameters
are then: Panels: ON; Panel size 3 – 10cm; Panel replot: ON/OFF depending on the thickness
of the media; vector sorting: DRIECTIONAL/OFF depending on needed knife pressure and
backing of the material.
Roll Up: The roll-up system is an option that can be added on the larger S CLASS models
refer to the manual for the roll-up system for more info. Typical settings for the parameters
are then: Panels: ON; Panel size 50 – 100cm; Panel replot: OFF; vector sorting: OFF. Another
recommended setting when using the roll-up system is to set panels to off and use the
automatic paneling of 100cm and set roll-up to ‘AFTER AUTO-panel’. See section on ‘Roll up
media:’
Sort Vectors:
Sorting vectors is a sub menu of the panel menu, but because of its importance explained
separately.
There are three options in this menu.
1. Off: When vector sorting is set of, then the cutter does no optimizing of the vectors.
This is used when the intelligence of the cutter driver is preferred.
2. Directional: If set to directional, then the vectors are optimized for cutting direction
(media movement). This used when the cutting pressure has to be set relatively high (
for example with cutting through).
3. Starting point: This option optimizes the starting point for closed curves. This is used
when the users sees that the curves do not close as they should.
Smoothing:
The Smoothing feature helps to cut smoother curves when curve data with many short
vectors is received from the computer.
Concatenation:
The Concatenation feature increases the speed and quality with which very high-resolution
cut data is cut. However, when changing over to normal characters again, deactivate
concatenation by setting this parameter to 0.
4.3.1.3 General
Media sensor:
The media sensors detect whether media is loaded and also detect the end of the media.
The sensors prevent damage to the cutting strip and knife tip. The sensors can be activated
or deactivated with this menu.
When the sensors are activated, the cutter searches for the front end of the media during
the loading procedure. If it does not find it after returning the media for 1m (+/- 3 feet), it
stops returning the media and sets the origin in the x-axis there.
The cutter will also stop, during the loading procedure or while it is cutting, if the rear
sensor detects the end of the media.
The cutter does not search for the front end of the media and assumes that the loaded
media is endless if the sensors are not activated.
Press the button, then use or to activate (ON) or deactivate (OFF) both or
just front sensor (FRONT OFF) only.
Language:
This submenu is used to set or modify the dialogue language on the touch screen. When
the machine is new, it asks the user to choose a language. If this setting was set to the
wrong language, it can be changed with this option.
The information on the touch screen can be displayed in English, French, German, Spanish,
Italian, Polish or Dutch.
Panel Units:
The setting of these options determines whether the speed and size values are displayed in
the metric measure system or ENG/US measure system.
Press the button, then use or to set to the desired measure system.
Recut Offset:
The recut offset submenu is used to set or modify the distances between the jobs when
making multiple recuts.
The cut off margin submenu is used to set or modify the distance the cutter will feed before
it will cut off the job when action ‘cut off’ is used from the touch screen.
NOTE: The recut offset should be bigger than the cut-off margin if both parameters are
used in the same job. For OPOS jobs using the cut-off command it is required that the recut
offset is at least 30mm bigger than the cut-off margin.
Roll up media:
The roll up media submenu is used to choose when the cutter will start the automatic roll
up. There are 3 possible settings. Off, after job and after AUTO-panel.
Off disables the roll-up system. After job rolls up the media after the job, regardless the
number of panels the job had. After AUTO panel roll up the media each time a panel is cut.
The size of the panel can be set in the Panels menu or is 100cm when paneling is set to off.
Autoload:
The Autoload option enables the user to the change the vinyl unroll procedure. When
autoload is on, the cutter will automatically unroll the vinyl when needed. When the
autoload option is set off, the operator should manually unroll enough media before
starting to cut. When autoload is set to ask, then cutter will pause after that the pinch rollers
are put down. This gives the user the time to lower pinch roller pressure if necessary.
The default setting is ON. Tracking is not guaranteed when autoload is set to OFF.
Front Margin:
The front margin is the amount of media the cutter returns after it measured the front edge
of the loaded media. It can be set between 10mm and 500mm.
4.3.1.4 OPOS
The OPOS settings are explained in detail in section 3, except for the Alignment mode,
monitor and OPOS paneling.
Alignment:
There are three additional alignment methods available on all S CLASS™ cutters:
X-Alignment, XY-Alignment and XY-Adjustment. These alignment methods can be used if
the combination of marker color – media color cannot be read by the OPOS sensor.
These alignment methods require that the user manually register markers using the cutter’s
keypad. Most cutting software can automatically put these markers around the printed
graphic.
X-Alignment compensates for errors in media alignment, by rotating the graphic’s contour.
This alignment method requires that the user specify the Origin and one point along the X-
Axis. X-Alignment is the simplest alignment method.
XY-Alignment compensates for errors in graphic rotation and skew. Skew errors occur when
the graphic’s X and Y Axes are not perpendicular. This alignment method requires that the
Origin and one point along both the X and Y Axes be specified.
XY-Adjustment compensates for errors in graphic rotation, skew, and scale. Scale errors
occur when the graphic’s printed size is different from the graphic’s original size as created
in the imaging software. X-Distance and Y-Distance parameters are required. These
parameters define the distance between the Origin and X-Axis point, and between the
Origin and Y-Axis point. XY-Adjustment is the most accurate manual alignment method.
OPOS paneling:
With this option, the markers can be read in panels. The OPOS sensor will read markers
according to panel size, instead off loading them all be.
OPOS Panels can be set to OFF or ON. When set to ON, then the sensor will load only 2
markers in X-direction when loading OPOS. Other markers will be read when unrolling
media. Must be used with internal or software paneling.
OPOS XY is not supported when using paneled OPOS.
Monitor:
This option shows the read-out of all the sensors in
the cutter. X and Y encoder are for the position of
the X and Y motor. Z encoder is for the motor on a
T head. UD- encoder is the encoder inside the
head measuring the height. The front and back
sensors are the media sensors The OPOS sensor
shows the reflection of the OPOS sensor. Cam
sensor is the sensor to determine the position of
the pinch rollers. The values can be used to report
a problem to a certified service technician.
4.3.1.5 Communication
The communication settings menu groups all the parameters that determine the speed and
method of communicating with the computer, as well as the language protocol.
NOTE: The serial parameter settings for RS232 must match the computer RS232 port
settings. Use Summa Cutter Control to check RS232 port settings.
Some software uses the Windows default serial port settings. Summa Cutter Control uses its
own and can be easily accessed. Baud rate setting is selected automatically.
Wireless:
The wireless menu has two sub menus (WLAN and LAN) and the possibility to reset all
parameters for the wireless connection.
Reboot the machine after a reset or change of the parameters.
There are no specific factory default values for the wireless parameters. The default values
are equivalent to 0. Setting the parameters to its default values comes down to resetting
them. It is recommended to reset the parameters before setting up the wireless connection.
The button gives more info on the current connection. This can be useful for
troubleshooting problems. Normally only used upon request from a service technician.
The Buffer data option is used when the quality of the wireless connection is bad. When this
option is set to ON, then the cutter does not start cutting until it has completely received
all the data.
NOTE: Although this can be used for bad wireless connections, it is still recommended to
make sure that the connection is of a high quality. This can be done by either moving the
cutter closer to the access point, or by adding an access point. Minimum recommended
values for Q and S are 60%
Baudrate (RS232):
The Baudrate is the speed at which the data is sent from computer to cutter.
Possible settings are: 2400 bps, 4800 bps, 9600 bps, 19200, 38400 and 57600 bps.
NOTE: If the cutter’s Baud rate setting does not match the Baudrate settings of the
computer, then computer and cutter will not communicate.
Parity (RS232):
The PARITY submenu is used to set or modify the byte format and parity type for serial
communications between the cutter and the host computer.
There is the choice between None, Mark, Even, and Odd.
NOTE: If the cutter’s parity setting does not match the setting of the computer, then
communication between cutter and computer will be erratic or will not work at all,
depending on the commands the cutter receives.
RTS/DTR (RS232):
NOTE: If the RTS/DTR setting of the cutter does not match the setting of the computer, then
communication between cutter and computer will not work when large packets of data are
sent from computer to the cutter. A typical fault in this setting is a job that begins without
any problem and then suddenly stray lines are cut out (or drawn).
Emulation language:
HP-GL origin:
This option is not visible when the plotting language is set to DM-PL.
The origin can be set to Right Front or Center.
If the cut is found to be incomplete, and is located all the way in the upper left corner of the
media, then modify the HP-GL origin setting to Right Front.
If the cut is found to be incomplete, and is shifted to the lower right corner of the media,
then change the HP-GL origin setting to Center.
DM-PL addressing:
This option is only visible when the plotting language is set to DM-PL.
The user-addressable curve resolution can be set to 0.025 mm or 0.001" or 0.1 mm or 0.005".
USB class:
USB class can be set to Summa USB port 1, Printer Uni (unidirectional), Printer Bidi
(bidirectional), Summa USB port 2, Summa USB port 3, or Summa USB port 4.
Printer Uni and Printer Bidi are for use with printer adaptors with either network or wireless
connection.
Because of the different USB id’s, the computer can make a distinction between several
cutters attached to it (maximum 4).
NOTE: The USB id in the cutting software has to be the same as the chosen USB id in the
cutter. Each time a new USB is select on the cutter and connected for the first time to the
computer, the wizard for installing a driver will be started by Windows.
NOTE: Cutters with firmware revisions lower than 19 do not have the possibility to assign an
id. To a USB port, so only one cutter can be connected to one computer via USB.
This menu groups all the parameters that affect the throughput of the cutter. The velocity
and acceleration settings are explained in section 2.3.
Some vinyls have the tendency buckle when large designs are cut out. To avoid this, the
speed needs to be reduced. This option does this automatic so that the speed and
accelerations of small vectors are not affected when the speed is brought down.
Press the button, then use or to set the speed to automatic or normal.
TurboCut:
TurboCut increases throughput without raising the overall speed of the plotter by speeding
up the drag movement. The cutting time reduction is significant, especially when cutting
small, detailed designs. However, some thicker materials might not cut well with this
feature turned ON.
FlexCut velocity:
FlexCut uses higher knife pressures. Higher knife pressures need lower cutting speed.
With this parameter the velocity of FlexCut can be set independent from the normal cutting
velocity.
The OPOS settings are explained in detail in section 3. The OPOS settings are also found in
the Settings menu.
Length calibration allows the length of the lines cut to be adjusted to within the
specifications.
For instance, if a cut line should measure 100 mm exactly, the cutter can be adjusted for any
discrepancy.
Calibration is explained in section 2.5.
This test is used to calibrate knife and pen pressure and to set the knife and pen “landing.”
The cut quality is seriously affected by incorrect landing settings. Before changing these
values, write them down, as there is no default setting for these parameters.
After adjustment, the value is saved in the system’s non-volatile RAM.
Press the button, then use or to switch between the parameters and use
knife just lifts from the media.) Use or to change the value of the
parameter so that the readout on the tension gauge matches the value on the touch screen
(40g, 400g or 600g depending on the parameter that is calibrated).
Use to lower the landing value until the tool is in the “up” position. Then use
to raise the value of the parameter. With each unit of change, continue checking if
the tool is completely down yet. Once the tool is completely down, raise the value back up
three units, and this becomes the proper setting.
This test will only show when the machine type is set to a tangential machine and if the
current tool is set to a tangential knife. This test is explained in section 2.2.4.
The confidence test performs a quick electrical and mechanical test of the cutter to make
sure that the cutter is fully operational. A media sheet of at least A3/B-size should be used
for this plot. This test is always cut at the left side of the loaded media.
The media sensor setup option is a useful routine for checking whether the front and rear
media sensors are functioning properly and whether the switching levels of these sensors
are correctly set.
2. Put a piece of media half on the chosen sensor and under the two outer pinch rollers.
After choosing a sensitivity level, there will be a rectangle next to the sensitivity. When the sensor
is covered then the rectangle will be (completely) filled with black squares. When the senor is
uncovered, there will be (almost) no black squares in the rectangle.
The black stripe in the rectangle is the trigger level at which the cutter decides whether there is
media in the machine or not.
Ideally there would be 2 to 4 black squares when the sensor is uncovered, the rectangle is
completely filled when it is covered, and the trigger level is set in the middle
The DIN A4 Test also performs an electrical and mechanical test of the cutter, in order to
check the cut quality, but also provides the user with feedback on knife setting, knife
pressure, knife offset, and cutting depth.
This cut is always run as a DIN A4 portrait/A-size image, regardless of the actual size of the
media loaded. If the media loaded is smaller than DIN A4/A-size, part of the outer box will
be clipped (not cut).
The RS232 test routine verifies the cutter’s RS-232-C serial communications (transmit data,
receive data, and hardware handshaking) circuits. This test does not require pen, knife, or
media to be loaded.
1. Unplug the RS-232-C data cable from the rear panel of the cutter.
2. Use a loop back test cable to connect pin 2 of the cutter’s data connector to pin 3 and
pin 7 to pin 8.
3. Press button. The cutter will start transmitting and receiving data at all available baud
rates and parity settings. The length of the transmissions will vary because of the
different baud rates used. The unit then checks the hardware handshake lines.
Afterwards it will report on the touch screen whether it passed the test or not.
4. Upon completion of the test, remove the loop back test cable from the cutter’s rear
panel RS-232-C connector.
5. Plug the RS-232-C data cable into the connector.
This option makes it possible to calibrate the touch screen. Perform this calibration if the
illustration of the button on the touch screen does not match the area that needs to be
pressed to activate the button.
Press button to start the calibration and follow guidelines on screen.
Press the button to view information about the cutter’s ROM revision. This information is
often helpful to technicians when diagnosing problems over the telephone.
Press the button to copy the user parameters from the current user to all the other users. It
is recommended to do this only when the current user is user 1.
4.3.3 User
The S CLASS™ cutters include 8 user configurations, all of which consist of the same
parameters. Each configuration can have unique parameter settings. This allows the cutter
to be quickly and easily reconfigured for different types of jobs or media. Apart from the
parameters mentioned in section 4.3.1, the X/Y calibration is also user-dependent.
(information is contained within each of the eight individual user settings).
The names of the users can only be changed via the computer.
NOTE: Summa Cutter Control for PC can be used to change the name directly
Mac users with OSX can use a small program that is on the CD to send files to the cutter.
3. Use underscore (_) instead of spaces. The length of the new name should be 16
characters or less.
CAUTION: Misuse of this file can seriously damage the internal cutter parameters.
5.1 Introduction
The S CLASS™ cutter range has a number of sliding surfaces made of smooth metals and
plastics. They are virtually friction-free and require no lubrication. They will, however, collect
dust and lint that may affect the cutter’s performance. Keep the cutter as clean as possible
by using a dust cover. When necessary, clean the unit with a soft cloth dampened with
isopropyl alcohol or mild detergent. Do not use abrasives.
Over time, the sleeves of the drive drum may become clogged with accumulated residue
from the media liner. This may cause the media to slip between the pinch rollers and the
drive sleeves, decreasing traction.
WARNING
KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY FROM THE CUTTING AREA. THERE ARE
HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS.
2. Disable the sensors through the cutter’s touch screen (see section on Media sensor:) or
cover them up.
3. Put a pinch roller above the sleeve that needs to be cleaned. Make sure it is the outer
left or the outer right sleeve (otherwise there is not enough pressure).
4. Lower pinch roller and wait until the loading sequence is finished.
7. Remove the backing from a piece of vinyl. Push pinch roller up by lifting part 1 and
pushing on part 2 (as in Figure 5-1). Place the piece of vinyl between a pinch roller and
drive sleeve with the tacky side down (Figure 5-2). Release the pinch roller at the back.
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8. Use and to move the piece of vinyl back and forth several times until
all residue is removed from the drive sleeves.
Over time, the media sensors may become dirty with accumulated residue from the media.
This may cause the cutter to malfunction.
Clean the media sensors by wiping them out with cotton swabs.
FIG 5-3
5-3 MEDIA SENSORS S CLASS™ CUTTERS
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There are 4 areas on the Y-guide rail on which the tools carriage slides from left to right.
Two areas (1) are visible on the front side of the guide rail. The other 2 surfaces (2) are on the
back of the guide rail, directly behind the areas that are visible at the front.
Figure 5-4 below shows the areas. Even though the shape of the Y-guide rail may differ from
model to model, the areas are located in the same place at the top and bottom of the
guiding.
FIG 5-4
5-4 SLIDING SURFACES ON Y-GUIDE RAIL
Over time, there may be some accumulated residue on these sliding surfaces and on the
rollers of the tool carriage.
3. Clean surfaces; when the tool carriage is in the way, push it gently to the left or right.
The nosepiece may accumulate residue from the vinyl that will result in poor cut quality.
The typical indication of a dirty nosepiece is an interruption of the cut line every 12mm
(0.5”).
2. Observe the orientation of the nosepiece and then push it out of its holder.
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The optical system will collect dust. Therefore, the small hole in the sensor should be
cleaned regularly with a cotton-tipped swab.
2. Locate the sticker over the hole in the OPOS sensor holder at the left side of the tool
carriage.
3. Remove sticker.
6. Push head all the way to the right to ensure that OPOS is raised again.
FIG 5-5
5-5 CLEANING OPOS SENSOR
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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: T2.0A, 250V SCHURTER SPT OR EQUIVALENT.
1. To remove the fuse (3), lightly pry the fuse holder release clip (2) in the direction
opposite the power switch. The fuse holder will pop free.
FIG 5-6
5-6 POWER ENTRY MODULE
4. Put new fuse in the holder and clip the holder back into place.
Maintenance 5-5
6 Specs and General Information
6.1 Introduction
The S CLASS™ range of cutters has been designed to produce computer-generated graphic
designs on cut sheet or roll vinyl media. Using the integrated optical positioning system
(OPOS) allows contour cutting of printed sheets of material. By replacing the knife with a
pen, these cutters can also be used to produce inexpensive previews of new graphic
designs on paper.
• The S75, which can handle media widths from 60 mm up to 840 mm (2.4” to 33”) and has
a drag knife.
• The S120, which can handle media widths from 115 mm up to 1300 mm (4.5” to 51”) and
has a drag knife.
• The S140, which can handle media widths from 170 mm up to 1450 mm (6.7” to 57”) and
has a drag knife.
• The S160, which can handle media widths from 170 mm up to 1680 mm (6.7” to 66”) and
has a drag knife.
• The S75 T, which can handle media widths from 60 mm up to 840 mm (2.4” to 33”) and
has a tangential knife.
• The S120 T, which can handle media widths from 115 mm up to 1300 mm (4.5” to 51”)
and has a tangential knife.
• The S140 T, which can handle media widths from 170 mm up to 1450 mm (6.7” to 57”)
and has a tangential knife.
• The S160 T, which can handle media widths from 170 mm up to 1680 mm (6.7” to 66”)
and has a tangential knife.
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• Communication with host computer via standard serial USB 1.1 or RS-232.
• Media support system for automatic loading of media with optional “shuffling” to
guarantee tracking of longer signs.
• Media sensing.
• Overcut for easy weeding, OptiCut for prolonged drag knife life.
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6.2 Specifications
6.2.1 Cutter
Depth
680 26.8 680 26.8 680 26.8 680 26.8
folded basket
Depth
1080 42.5 1080 42.5 1080 42.5 1080 42.5
open basket
Kg pounds Kg pounds Kg pounds Kg pounds
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6.2.2 Media
Width 60 - 840 2.4 - 33 115 -1300 4.5 - 51 170 -1450 6.7 - 57 170 -1680 6.7 - 66
Maximum cutting
742 29.2 1200 47.2 1350 53.1 1580 62.2
width(*)
Min margin
25 1 25 1 25 1 25 1
left/right (**)
Front margin 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45
Rear margin
Sensor on 45 1.75 45 1.75 45 1.75 45 1.75
Sensor off 33 1.3 33 1.3 33 1.3 33 1.3
(*)
Maximum cutting width in normal mode, ‘oversize mode’ allows a wider cutting area
(**)
For positioning of the pinch rollers (see section 1.5.1).
(***)
Media lengths greater than the specified length can be handled, but compliance with specifications is not
guaranteed (will be dependent on media type, media size and other parameters).
TABLE 6-2
6-2 S CLASS™ MEDIA SPECIFICATIONS
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The S CLASS™ cutter comes equipped with all the tools necessary to start working
immediately.
Some tools are pre-installed, while others are packaged in separate boxes.
Below is a table that specifies which tools were delivered with the cutter. Please make sure
that all tools were included with the cutter.
S75 S75T
S120 S120T
Medium
S140 S140T
S160 S160T
Standard vinyl up to 0.25mm
Standard drag knife 2 1
(0.03”) thick
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6-3 S CLASS™ TOOLS
To order replacement knives, pens and/or pouncing tools, contact your local Summa dealer,
quoting the part numbers listed in table 6-8.
The S CLASS™ cutters will only perform according to specifications if a genuine Summa
knife, pen or pouncing tool is installed. Do not replace the standard knife, pen or pouncing
tool with products from other manufacturers.
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6.2.4 Interface
USB I/O Port connector USB series “B” receptacle (female plug)
Mating connector USB series “B” plug (male plug)
Version 1.1
TABLE 6-4
6-4 S CLASS™ INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS
6.2.5 Firmware
TABLE 6-5
6-5 S CLASS™ FIRMWARE
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6.2.6 Performance
Cutting specifications on 0.05 mm (0.002") wax-backed vinyl, total media thickness not
greater than 0.25 mm (0.010")
Acceleration Up to 5.5 G
TABLE 6-6
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6.2.7 Certifications
CE
FCC Class A
Conforms to ANSI/UL Standard 60950-1
Certified to CAN/CSA Standard C22.2 No 60950-1
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6.2.8 Environmental
TABLE 6-7
6-7 S CLASS™ ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
6.2.9 Electrical
CAUTION: For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with the same type and
rating of fuse.
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The chart following contains descriptions and part numbers for the S CLASS™ accessories.
Power cable
(Regional differences,
contact local dealer for exact part number)
Serial cable
423-183
Media flanges
391-510
(set of 2)
Razor blade
391-146
(set of 10)
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Ballpoint 395-325
Plotter pen
MP06BK
(set of 4)
Fuse MF9003
TABLE 6-1
6-1 S CLASS™ ACCESSORIES
Specifications 6-10