Cutout Maker 1800 User`s Guide
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1. Cutout maker The chapter contains these sections Maintenance Summary on page 5 2 Clean mat Change blade Change mat Oil gantry rails Replacing the Cutting Blade on page 5 3 Replacing the Cutting Mat on page 5 7 Oil Gantry Rails on page 5 10 VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Maintenance 4 5 1 Maintenance Summary Clean mat with Weekly or as needed Material to be cut moves while Use IPA and a lint free cloth Isopropyl Alcohol IPA being cut Turn power off Apply IPA to cloth and wipe Mat should be slightly tacky when rubbed with the bare hand Change blade Monthly or as needed Cut outs exhibit an unacceptable Turn power off lift gantry cover amount of tears rotate cutter head eject blade insert new blade turn power on Blade should retract Return cutter head to the upright position close gantry cover See Replacing the Cutting Blade on page 5 3 Change mat Yearly Material to be cut moves while Attempt to clean mat Remove being cut Mat rotate 180 degrees Reinsert mat If mat has been used on both ends replace mat See Replacing the Cutting Mat on page 5 7 Oil gantry rails Yearly Rails exhibit signs of wear Slight Use general household oil such grinding is felt when moving as 3 in 1 oil Lift gantry cover cutter head manually apply a small amount of oil to clean cloth and wipe on exposed edges of upper and lower gantry rails Car2. OFF 4 Slide the gantry forward and grasp the rear edge of the protective mat Slide the mat out from between the channels on each side of the Cutout Maker s bed Gantry in Cutting Mat Forward Position slide to rear Channel on each side of bed VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Maintenance lt 5 7 5 With the gantry moved forward position the cutting mat soft side up so that the sides of the mat pro trude into the channels on each side of the bed Cutting Mat Gantry in soft side up Forward Position Channel on each side of bed 6 Guide the cutting mat forward between the channels on each side of the bed Cutting Mat slide forward between channels 7 Continue sliding the mat forward until the guide slots on the leading edge of the mat are fully engaged with the guides on the front end of the bed Guide Slots front end of mat Front end of Bed 5 8 Maintenance VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 8 With the leading edge of the mat secured align the notches on the rear edge of the mat with the guide posts on the bed Press the mat down to secure it in position Rear Edge align notches in cutting mat with guide posts and press down to secure mat 9 Turn the machine on 10 Ensure that the gantry returns to the home position Gantry in Home Position NOTE In some cases you may rotate the protective mat to make use of surface area that is not worn Either end of the ma
3. cutter operation retracts the cutter blade and sends the cutter blade back to the home position The LCD Display shows the status of the operation underway and or shows the error that caused the operation to stop Shows Status and Error Message No Name Description 1 Message display Lists cut job status cutting pause error etc Shows the options currently selected Displays error messages and instructions STOP button Pauses the cut job currently in process Pressing stop while a job is paused cancels the job GO button Starts the cut job selected 24 Cutout Maker Components and Specifications VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 specifications Vari Cutout Maker 1800 Technical Data Sheet Output e Maximum cutout size 11 1 2 x 17 1 2 up to 2 x 3 when tiling e Minimum scrap size 4 x 6 101 6 mm x 152 4 mm Machine e Display 4 line 16 characters LCD graphical display e Cutting speed up to 6 per second simple shapes e USB port 1 e Dimensions 33 W x 21 5 Dx 12 5 H e Weight machine only 41 4 lbs e Weight machine in its package 55 Ibs e Ability to cut as well as perforate construction paper Materials e Types of materials tested amp qualified Construction paper cold laminated construction paper cardstock and bond paper e Sizes of materials standard construction paper 9 x12 228 6 mm x 304 8 mm and 12 x 18 304 8 mm x 457 2 mm other st
4. off on Verify that the Design Center 1000 or PC is not prompting to install the USB driver Found New Hardware Wizard It s possible that the wizard is behind another window on the Design Center 1000 or PC Run the wizard to install the USB driver Verify that the print driver for the device is installed by opening the Printers and Faxes control panel on the Design Center 1000 or PC and verify that there is a printer named VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Run the printer setup from the CD Verify correct material was selected in Variquest Software 2 Change cutting blade see Replacing the Cutting Blade on page NO O1 9 3 Replace the cutting mat if significant use is visible see Replacing the Cutting Mat on page 5 7 Adjust material settings see Variquest Software User s Manual Clean mat with IPA Rotate mat 180 Replace mat Paper moves while cutting Blade does not retract during blade change procedure Mat is dirty clean with Isopropyl Alcohol 2 Scrap paper is too small use larger scrap paper ND Note For laminated construction paper smaller scrap sizes may move on the cutting mat If this occurs you may need to use a piece of larger scrap size or the movement may be corrected by placing another piece of paper next to the paper you are cutting to increase vacuum Rotate mat 180 Replace mat Remove blade Rot
5. to Clear Step 8 on page 5 6 Error 8 4 Rotate the blade holder 90 towards the front of the unit as shown in Step 3 on page 5 3 5 Ensure that the blade is installed in the blade holder 6 Rotate the blade holder assembly 90 to its operating position as shown in Step 8 page 5 6 7 Close gantry cover 8 Press STOP button to clear error 9 Try again 10 If the error persists contact your dealer 6 4 Troubleshooting VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Error Codes continued Message Displayed Corrective Action Job contains invalid 1 Select a different object size in the VariQuest software on the Design Center or the data and cannot be cut Personal Computer Press stop to clear 2 Press STOP button to clear error 3 Try again Error 46 4 If the error persists contact your dealer Or Error 10 Cut speed error Select 1 Select a different object size in the VariQuest software on the Design Center or the go OrtrerenbpaDJeQcb Size Personal Computer O S 2 Press STOP button to clear error Press stop to clear 3 T De Try again Error ud 4 f the error persists contact your dealer Cutter head failed to 1 Press STOP button to clear error LILE 2 Try again Press stop tO clear 3 If the error persists contact your dealer error Error 14 VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Troubleshooting 6 5 Having the Cutout Maker Serviced If you are unable to solve th
6. VariQ est Cutout St 1800 Copyright This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved No portion of this manual may be copied or reproduced by any means without the prior consent of Brady Worldwide Inc While every precaution has been taken in preparation of this document Brady assumes no liability to any party for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions or by statements resulting from negligence accident or any other cause Brady further assumes no liability for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of this document Brady disclaims all warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Brady reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any product or system herein to improve reliability function or design Reproduction of this material in part or whole 1s strictly prohibited without the written permission of Brady Worldwide Inc For more information contact Varitronics at 6835 Winnetka Circle Brooklyn Park Minnesota 55428 USA Trademarks Varitronics 1s a registered trademark of Brady Worldwide Inc VariQuest is a trademark of Brady Worldwide Inc All other brand or product names referenced in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 ii Standard Warranty Brady Worldwide Inc through its Varitronics business unit warrants the equipment and accessories c
7. andard size 8 1 2 x11 215 9 mm x 279 4 mm Electrical Characteristics e Input current 1 7 Amps Input voltages 100 240 VAC Input frequency 50 60 Hz Max Output Power 100 W Interface USB Environmental Characteristics e Operational requirements ambient temperature 32 F to 122 F 0 C to 50 C relative humidity 20 80 non condensing e Storage requirements ambient temperature 0 F to 140 F 18 C to 60 C relative humidity 10 95 non condensing Agency Approvals e UL CUL Listed to UL CSA 60950 1 2003 e Meets FCC CFR 47 part 15 Subpart B class A emissions limit e Meets Canadian standard ICES 003 Issue 4 2004 class A emission limits Other e Manufactured in the USA The information provided in this Technical Data Sheet indicates performance under normal conditions It is intended only as a source of information without guarantee and does not constitute a warranty Purchasers may need to independently determine the suitability of these products for their specific purpose All brand or product names used on this sheet are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations As part of our continuous improvement we reserve the right to change this Technical Data Sheet without notice VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Cutout Maker Components and Specifications 2 5 This page intentionally left blank 2 6 Cutout Maker Components and Specifications VariQuest Cutout Make
8. ate head down depress blade release button cycle power Rotate head up depress blade release button cycle power Depress blade release button insert blade cycle power VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Troubleshooting 6 3 Cutout Maker Error Codes The following table describes the Error Codes that may appear on the control panel and corrective action required to correct the problem Note Error codes contain a 2nd digit that the user does not have to be concerned with Error Codes Message Displayed Corrective Action Cutter stalled Check 1 Verify that there are no obstructions on the mat mat for obstructions 2 Insert new material 3 Verify that the correct material type is selected in the VariQuest software on the US Design Center or the Personal Computer Error 43 4 Press STOP button to clear error rond 5 Try again 6 Ifthe error persists contact your dealer Sensor error check 1 Verify that here are no obstructions on the mat mat for obstructions 2 Press STOP button to clear error Press stop to clear 3 Try again 4 If th ists contact your dealer See e error persists contact your dealer or Error 6 or Error 13 Tip Sensor error Check 1 Ensure that the mat is not over the tip sensor blade position Ensure 2 Open gantry cover Mat XS NOt OVET Sensor 3 Verify that the blade holder assembly is rotated to the operating position as shown in Press SLtOD
9. ds dns 3 2 Positioning the Cutout Maker se 3 3 Setting Wp The Gutolb MAKEN i130 ener u unun in Duan at pms ede durs 3 4 Connecting the POWER CONS u ans nn ne Nr ss 3 4 Connecting to the Variquest Design Center 1000 or a Personal Computer 3 5 Operating the Cutout Maker 5 u u 4 1 Loading Material on the Cutout Maker 4 2 Typical Operand SEQUENCE ig uuu acer ec uu buna ee a Q ae edie 4 3 Malliteliall6O u uu u u ua ur cur cena nn Gin p crx ED II M CIR a qasa 5 1 Maintenance SUMMAN Qu dinar en cde e 5 2 Re blacing in Gutter Blade Et 5 3 Replacing the Cutting Malu Q u u ux an enr dt ene 5 7 CIRE Ini Al NEL EE 5 10 TroubleshioGtinguu CR 6 1 Troubleshooting Process Vi 6 2 Trouble snootihndg TIBS y u y ee A 6 2 Cutout Maker Troubleshooting a r 6 3 cutat Maker Error COGS S cn Rd CD ne din 6 4 Having the Cutout Maker Serviced VU nnne nennen nnns 6 5 VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Table of Contents 4 vil This page intentionally left blank viii Table of Contents VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Cutout Maker Features Accessories and Materials This chapter provides an overview of the VariQuest Cutout Maker1800 features accessories and materials The chapter contains these sections Cutout Maker Features on page 1 2 System Accessories on page 1 3 Cutout Maker Materials
10. e problem you need to have the Cutout Maker serviced Follow these steps 1 Write a description of the problem and a checklist of the steps you took when trying to fix the problem The information may be useful to the service personnel 2 Contact your VariQuest Dealer for further instructions 3 Ifinstructed to do so by your VariQuest Dealer pack the Cutout Maker in the original carton See Unpacking the Cutout Maker on page 3 2 6 6 Troubleshooting VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 VARITRONICS 2007 Brady Worldwide Inc All Rights Reserved 20144 00 03 07
11. e should be taken to NOT apply too much oil Oil should not drip or pool If too much oil is applied remove excess with a clean cloth See Oil Gantry Rails on page 5 10 5 2 Maintenance VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Replacing the Cutting Blade 1 Set the power switch to 0 OFF to turn the machine off Power Switch 1 ON 0 OFF 2 Open the gantry top cover locate the blade holder motor assembly and move it toward the middle of the gantry tack Blade Holder Motor Assembly Gantry Top Cover Open Position in center of track 3 Rotate the blade holder 90 towards the front of the unit to gain access to the blade O gt P N O O lt JK Blade muet O Ns N Qy Q VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Maintenance 4 5 3 4 Press blade release button at the rear of the blade holder to expose the blade N CAUTION The cutter blade protrudes from the blade holder slightly even when retracted Take care to avoid contact with the blade Personal injury or equipment damage may result if the blade is touched O O O O T O Is i a V N When the button is pressed the blade is released and protrudes from the blade holder as shown A lt LA Blade Release Button 5 Press the blade removal tool shown below over the blade and remove the blade from the blade holder Hold a finger over the blade release butt
12. een tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communication Operation of this equipment in a residential area 1s 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 the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility Notice This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numerique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada lil e VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 safety Information The instructions in this manual have been labeled with various types of caution and warning messages The symbols preceding these messages indicate information that must be followed to avoid damage to property or injury to users of the Cutout Maker or people in the vicinity of the Cutout Maker The degrees of damage or injury
13. ipment using fully shielded six foot data cables Use of longer cables or unshielded cables may increase radiation emissions above the Class A limits The power cord must be inserted into the receptacle on the side of the Cutout Maker before connecting the communication cables Connecting to a VariQuest Design Center 1000 VariQuest Poster Mouse VariQuest Awards Maker 3600 optional Maker 400 m Bi ori USB 1 O Bie 01s VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Getting Started 4 3 5 Connecting to a Personal Computer The Cutout Maker provides a standard interface for connecting to a computer USB connector Connect one end of the cable provided to an available USB connector on the computer and connect the remaining end to the USB connector on the Cutout Maker Power up the Cutout Maker and the computer and install the VariQuest Design Center Software Note Refer to the separate VariQuest Design Center 1000 User s Guide for software Installation 3 6 Getting Started VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Operating the Cutout Maker This chapter provides instructions for operating the Cutout maker The chapter contains these sections Loading Material on the Cutout Maker on page 4 2 Typical Operating Sequence on page 4 3 VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Operating the Cutout Maker 9 4 1 Loading Material on the Cutout Maker Before loading ma
14. k VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 vi Table of Contents COD WIG ING CS li AUS ARS ue ida ot Let li Standard Warranty SE TEES iii Salo y all seco sesto detis tue de athe etre iba ces IV Cutout Maker Features Accessories and Materials 1 1 Cutout Maker Featules uu u y y u ici uu us u date 1 2 System ACCeSSOLIGS xc R uQ success ka aQ hamim um aa Qusa dit asa skua aksa 1 3 CUtOUEMaKker Materials da a aun 1 4 VariQuest Cutout Maker Paper Classifications 1 4 Determining Classifications for Unspecified Paper Types 1 4 Cutout Maker Components and Specifications 2 1 Cutout Maker Components u u u u uu a sena sns nnns 2 2 P TSD CIMNE Q 2 2 s O MIB LEIATE E EEE AEREN E AAE ENE E AITE EET E Tae 2 3 nu A G 2 4 oODOCITICallOlS 2 5 Getting Started r ti c ee 3 1 Unpacking and Positioning the Cutout Maker 3 2 Unpacking the Cutout Maker a a 3 2 Verilyiig Package Contents uu uu an en
15. nd Materials 1 3 Cutout Maker Materials Use of material other than that specified for use with the Cutout Maker may result in poor cut qual ity and damage to the blade There is no direct correlation between paper weight and the classification of paper as light weight or heavy weight among manufacturers of construction paper Due to the large variation of paper classifications Variquest Cutout Maker Paper is defined as listed below Variquest Cutout Maker Paper Classifications Light construction paper 40 50 Ibs e Heavy construction paper 60 80 Ibs Cold laminated light construction paper 40 50 Ibs light construction paper the VariQuest Cold Laminator 1200 s dual sided laminate Cold laminated heavy construction paper 60 80 Ibs heavy construction paper the VariQuest Cold Laminator 1200 s dual sided laminate Cardstock 80 100 Ibs Bond copier paper 20 Ibs Determining Classifications for Unspecified Paper Types Refer to the following tables to determine the paper weight for unspecified paper types These tables will help determine if you have light or heavy construction paper Weight measurements are determined by a scale based on number of sheets and size of paper Light Weight Construction Paper sx iras tases 206 100 sheets 1 1 3 Ibs 2 2 5 Ibs 4 5 Ibs 8 10 Ibs 500 sheets 5 6 3 Ibs 10 12 5 Ibs 20 25 Ibs 40 50 Ibs 9542 ee iw 242566 _ 1 4 Cu
16. omprising the VariQuest M Cutout Maker1800 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one 1 year from the date of customer purchase Original serial number must appear on product Removal of serial numbers will void this warranty and any equipment and accessories that have been altered or modified in any way and are not as originally purchased will void this warranty Varitronics will at its option repair replace or refund the purchase price of any accessories supplies or equipment found to be defective under this warranty THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE In the event of breach of this expressed warranty or any other warranty whether expressed or implied Varitronics liability shall be limited to the remedy provided by the preceding paragraph INNO EVENT WILL VARITRONICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES NOR WILL VARITRONICS EVER BE LIABLE FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS INAN AMOUNT GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED BY THIS EXPRESSED WARRANTY No agent distributor salesperson wholesaler or retail dealer has authority to bind Varitronics to any other affirmation representation or warranty concerning these goods FCC Notice This equipment has b
17. on page 1 4 Variquest Cutout Maker Paper Classifications on page 1 4 Determining Classifications for Unspecified Paper Types on page 1 4 VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Cutout Maker Features Accessories and Materials 1 1 Cutout Maker Features The Cutout Maker is designed to allow even first time users to quickly produce high quality cutout shapes from sheets of construction paper and other available materials You can easily create single or multiple cutouts using VariQuest Design Center Software A two button control panel with an LCD display is provided for controlling the Cutout Maker and displaying status and error messages Choose from a variety of types and sizes of materials VariQuest Design Center Software provides automatic setup selections for fonts shapes and collections With the VariQuest Cutout Maker and VariQuest Design Center Software you can produce cutout shapes in every imaginable design 1 2 Cutout Maker Features Accessories and Materials VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 System Accessories The Cutout Maker comes with a Maintenance Kit that contains Blades 5 pack Blade Chad Removal Tool Tweezers Tool Storage Pouch Upon completion of the registration form the customer will receive a 20 credit Shape CD Cutout Maker Maintenance Kit VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Cutout Maker Features Accessories a
18. on to prevent the blade from reseating O O EE te sa D O O lt T Press the cork end of the blade removal tool over the blade 5 4 Maintenance VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 6 Carefully position the blade in the blade holder and insert it until only 1 4 inch of the blade protrudes from the holder N CAUTION The cutter blade protrudes from the blade holder slightly even when retracted Take care to avoid contact with the blade Personal injury or equipment damage may result if the blade is touched Position blade in blade holder 7 Set the power switch to 1 ON to activate the electromagnet that draws the blade into its fully seated position within the blade holder Power Switch 1 ON 0 OFF VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Maintenance 4 5 5 8 Rotate the blade holder assembly 90 back to its operating position O q O Operating Position Z Q NG NS Mr Lil LLL nu 9 Close the gantry top cover on the Cutout Maker 5 6 Maintenance VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Replacing the Cutting Mat 1 Press the stop button twice to discontinue all cutting operations and send the gantry to its home posi tion Stop Button 2 Remove cutting materials from cutter bed 3 Set the power switch to 0 OFF to turn the machine off Power Switch 1 ON 0
19. out Maker VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Typical Operating Sequence Important The VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 can be used only with the VariQuest Design Center Software The VariQuest Design Center Software is installed on your VariQuest Design Center 1000 PC See the separate manual for VariQuest Design Center Software user information After you have set up the cutout materials as described in Loading Material on the Cutout Maker on page 4 2 the Cutout Maker control panel will display instructions similar to the following example Operating Example Load Cutout Material 1 Position the material on the Cutout Maker Make sure that the top left corner 1s flush with the guides on the Cutout Maker bed 2 Press GO Smooth Paper Start Cut Job 1 Smooth the paper on the cutting mat NOTE Smoothing paper on the cutting mat ensures a clean cut 2 Press GO to start the cut job Once cutting is complete you can remove your cutout from the cutting bed Load Cutout Material Smooth Paper Start Cut Job 1 Load heavy 1 Smooth paper construction paper 2 Press GO to Left any color start cutting 2 Press GO VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Operating the Cutout Maker 4 4 3 This page intentionally left blank 4 4 Operating the Cutout Maker VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Maintenance This Chapter describes the periodic maintenance procedures required during normal operation of the
20. personnel Use some other electrical device to confirm that the electrical outlet is working Ensure all connections are securely attached 6 2 Troubleshooting VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Cutout Maker Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Cutout Maker does not work even though the power switch has been turned on Verify that power cord has been plugged in properly Verify that power switch is turned on LCD Display does not turn on Verify that power cord has been plugged in properly Verify that power switch is turned on Excessively loud noise Oil rails see Oil Gantry Rails on page 5 10 Note in each case listed below follow the 5 steps shown in the Action Required to Fix column Button presses don t seem to be working The message box in the VariQuest software contains the following message There was an error communicating with the cutter You will need to recut some or all of your job Select OK then select the page or pages to recut e The LCD Display on the Cutout Maker doesn t change to a screen saying Ready when the user enters the initial Cutout Maker screen in the VariQuest software Paper tears Verify that the Design Center 1000 or PC and the Cutout Maker 1800 is turned on and the power cord has been plugged in properly Verify that the USB cable is plugged into the Design Center 1000 or PC and the device Turn the device
21. power socket Do not simply pull on the cord Pulling on the cord to remove the plug from the power socket or applying excessive force when doing so may damage the cord which may in turn result in fire or electrical shock REMOVING PLUG e If the Cutout Maker overheats emits smoke or gives off an unusual odor turn off the power switch immediately and remove the plug from the power socket If these problems occur contact your Cutout Maker dealer Continuing to use the Cutout Maker after such problems occur may result in fire or electrical shock e If metal objects water or other liquids get inside the unit turn off the power switch imme diately and remove the plug from the power socket If this problems occurs contact your Cutout Maker dealer Continuing to use the Cutout Maker after this problem occurs may result in fire or electrical shock e Always be sure the Cutout Maker is properly grounded Failing to do so may cause power leakages which may in turn result in fire or electrical shock If for some reason you are unable to ground the unit contact you Cutout Maker dealer for instruc GROUNDING HONG e Never disassemble or modify the Cutout Maker Doing so may result in fire or electrical shock If the Cutout Maker breaks down turn off the power switch remove the plug from the power socket and contact your Cutout Maker dealer DISASSEMBLY VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 This page intentionally left blan
22. r 1800 Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for unpacking and setting up the VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Keep this guide near the Cutout Maker so it can be available for reference The chapter contains these sections e Unpacking and Positioning the Cutout Maker on page 3 2 Unpacking the Cutout Maker on page 3 2 Verifying Package Contents on page 3 2 Positioning the Cutout Maker on page 3 3 Setting up the Cutout Maker on page 3 4 Connecting the Power Cord on page 3 4 e Connecting to the VariQuest Design Center 1000 or a Personal Computer on page 3 5 VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Getting Started 4 3 1 Unpacking and Positioning the Cutout Maker Unpacking the Cutout Maker The Cutout Maker and accessories are packed in a cardboard carton with foam padding for protection during shipment Carefully unpack the items and keep the packing materials If you need to ship the Cutout Maker in the future repack the system as shown below N CAUTION Maker It is recommend that 2 people lift the Cutout Maker from the box due to the weight of the unit To avoid personal injury use proper lifting al when lifting from OX Foam Packing Material Foam Packing Material Shipping AN e Container S U Verifying Package Contents After unpacking verify that all of the following items have been included in the Cutout Maker box Electrical Powe
23. r Cord Cutout Maker 1800 User s Guide Maintenance kit 3 2 Getting Started VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Positioning the Cutout Maker To ensure proper functioning of the Cutout Maker on a work space allow adequate space around the system as shown below 2 in 51 mm VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Getting Started 4 3 3 setting up the Cutout Maker Connecting the Power Cord N WARNING N CAUTION Always connect the power cord to the Cutout Maker before inserting the plug into a wall socket Never operate the Cutout Maker in an area where it can get wet Connect the power cord to the Cutout Maker Then insert the power plug into a grounded three prong wall socket 1 Set the power switch to its 0 OFF position 2 The power cord has a three prong female connector on one end that must be inserted into the male power receptacle on the left side of the Cutout Maker 3 Plug the other end of the cord into an appropriate AC outlet Power Cord Wall Socket USB Cable Receptacle Receptacle Power Switch 1 ON 0 OFF Cutout Maker Power Plug Power Cord 3 4 4 Getting Started VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Connecting to the VariQuest Design Center 1000 or a Personal Computer Important Use the USB cable supplied with the Cutout Maker to connect to the VariQuest Design Center 1000 or a PC The USB cable complies with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 for Class A Equ
24. t may be inserted into the Cutout Maker VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Maintenance 5 9 Oil Gantry Rails 1 Lift gantry top cover 2 Apply a small amount of general household oil such as 3 in 1 oil to a clean cloth and wipe on exposed edge of upper and lower gantry rails Note Take care not to apply too much oil Oil should not drip or pool Remove excess oil with a clean cloth Upper Gantry Rail Lower Gantry Rail 3 Close gantry top cover 5 10 4 Maintenance VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to locate and solve problems that you may encounter while using the Cutout Maker The chapter contains these sections Troubleshooting Process on page 6 2 Troubleshooting Tips on page 6 2 Cutout Maker Troubleshooting on page 6 3 Cutout Maker Error Codes on page 6 4 Having the Cutout Maker Serviced on page 6 6 VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Troubleshooting 6 1 Troubleshooting Process Many problems can be traced to something as simple as a loose connection Check the following before proceeding to the problem specific solutions on the next page Troubleshooting Tips In each problem specific section on the next page try the steps In the order suggested This may help you solve the problem more quickly Keep a record of the steps you take when troubleshooting The information may be useful to technical support or service
25. terial on the VariQuest M Cutout Maker 1800 you must choose the appropriate material type in the VariQuest Design Center Software This software is installed on the VariQuest Design Center 1000 or on your PC When you select the material type in the software the Cutout maker adjusts the output settings blade depth force and cutting speed accordingly After you have selected the material type and prepared your cut job the control panel will instruct you to load the appropriate material on the Cutout Maker If you experience poor cut quality you can adjust the material settings and increase or decrease the blade depth Adjust this blade setting only if the blade does not cut completely through the material or cuts too deeply into the mat e See the VariQuest Design Center 1000 Software User s Guide for detailed instructions for software setup Ensure the material is loaded as shown below for proper operation of the unit The paper must lay flat on the bed and the top left corner must be flush with the guides on the Cutout Maker Note For laminated construction paper smaller scrap sizes may move on the cutting mat If this occurs you may need to use a piece of larger scrap size or the movement may be corrected by placing another piece of paper next to the paper you are cutting to increase vacuum Top left corner of Press paper down paper flush with flat against bed guides on Cutout Maker bed 4 2 Operating the Cut
26. that may result from failing to properly follow the instructions in this manual are classified as follows N CAUTION N WARNING Improper use of the Cutout Improper use of the Cutout Maker may result in injury or Maker may result in serious damage to property injury or death Different types of instructions are labeled with the following symbols other symbols are also used in this manual e Instructions labeled with this symbol are warnings against actions that should NEVER be taken An explanatory illustration will accompany the symbol e Instructions labeled with this symbol must ALWAYS be followed An explanatory illustration will accompany the symbol VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 e N WARNING Connect The Cutout Maker to a 120V power source ONLY Connecting to a power source of any other voltage may result in fire or electrical shock Do not damage crease or fold the power cord WARNING Altering the power cord placing heavy objects on it or allowing it to become damaged creased or folded may result in fire or electrical shock e Do not connect the Cutout Maker to a two way or multiple way extension cord Doing so may result in fire or electrical shock e Never insert or remove the power plug with wet hands Doing so may result in electrical shock e Do not remove the gantry cover or base shroud from the Cutout Maker Doing so may result in electrical shock Always hold the plug firmly when removing it from the
27. tout Maker Features Accessories and Materials VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Cutout Maker Components and Specifications This chapter shows the locations of the major Var1Quest Cutout Maker 1800 components and provides detailed system specifications The chapter contains these sections e Cutout Maker Components on page 2 2 Perspective View on page 2 2 e Side View on page 2 3 Control Panel on page 2 4 e Specifications on page 2 5 VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Cutout Maker Components and Specifications 2 1 Cutout Maker Components Perspective View No Name iu NN 4 Blade Holder Assemby 2 2 Cutout Maker Components and Specifications VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Side View No Name FAT USB Cable Receptacle 2 AG Power Gord Receptace LA OFF 0 ON 1 Power Switch _ VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 Cutout Maker Components and Specifications 2 3 Control Panel The control panel provides buttons to manually start and stop cutter operation Pressing the GO button starts the cutter when all the software selections are completed and the LCD display indicates a Ready condition exists Pressing the stop button retracts the cutter blade and pauses the cutter operation Pressing the GO button restarts the cutter operation from the point at which it paused Pressing the stop button a second time without pressing the GO button clears the
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