Seiki Vinyl Cutter Plotter User`s Manual
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1. The machine will set current position as origin start position Figure 2 3 8 Adjusting the stretch of the blade extending outside Figure 2 4 Figure 2 4 13 6 Cutting Plotter Seiki Cutting Plotter Extend the tip of blade by the stretch required for the desired cutting media T lt 5mils as Figure 2 5 backing Figure 2 5 4 Installation of Pen Blade Holder Turn off the power Loose the locking screw of the holder bracket then put the blade holder or pen holder in the V breach and ensure the blade tip or refill to reach to the protection strip Fasten the locking screw clockwise at last 8 After turning on the machine the tip should raise around 1 8 inches away from protection strip Section IV Features of functions 1 Functions realization D Plotting function when the machine is on and the Leave indicate light is off The machine is online and ready to cut when computer outputs graphical data to it 2 Speed regulation Speed can be changed grade by grade by press 1 or key When holding the key the value can change continuously Down force regulation Down force can be change grade by grade by press or gt key When holding the key the value can change continuously 4 The speed and down force be changed while the machine is cutting 2 Local functions D Reset Status When turn the power on the machine can automatically res2. cutter that connects to your computer enabling you to quickly and easily cut professional custom design sign that you have created on you computer using the sign editing software provided It has superior quality and reliable performance in the line of electrical machines In order to make full use of this machine please be sure to read through this user manual completely learn the method of manipulation well and operate the product according to the user manual Seiki Cutting Plotter The speed can be regulated a little faster Besides the compensating function should be eliminated in the process and at the same time seamless connection should be chosen 18 Cutting Plotter Seiki Cutting Plotter 07 Why do you fail to tear off vinyl paper after cutting Reason 1 You didn t set a blade proper size Before cutting please test the pressure of the blade and adjust it 2 If there shows any dotted line you need to change new blades Q8 How to change the situation of origin When machine in Leave status you may move tool carriage and paper forth ward backward leftward or rightward if you press the jorigin button the current tool carriage position will be set as origin start position and the machine will be connected green light Then press Leave button in Leave status you may free move paper Later press Leave button to connect status the tool carriage will return to the position befo
3. ection of paper 3 Deformed or different types of pressing wheels may lead to paper deflection 4 Pressure to the pressing wheels is too small and paper will be deflected easily outside force Q5 Why causing the phenomenon of lost step Reasons 1 Speed is too high the pressure of a blade is too high and the tip of blade is too long move paper for a long distance empty distance speed is too high 2 Power voltage is too low Q6 Why cutting signs are not in the same depth for example paper is punctured in some place but not in other place Reasons 1 The tip blade is too long Right method is to extend the tip of blade no more than two thirds of the thickness of paper which can make sure that pressure may not break paper and then reducing the pressure of knife to ensure that all the paper are cut thoroughly 2 There is a ditch that is cut on protective strip or new protective strip not smooth or a side of protective strip is put on stage which forms a bevel 16 Cutting Plotter Section V Troubleshooting Guide 01 Why is the pattern deformed or incomplete Reasons 1 Maybe too much down force blade extends too long too dirty block too soft media or the face of the media is not smooth 2 Maybe the blade can t move freely in the holder clean the holder with alcohol 3 When loading media the pinch roller can t be pressed right on the grit roller 4 software doesn t set prop
4. erly Q2 Why machine didn t get output Reasons 1 Check if the cutting plotter is well connected with the computer 2 Check the installation of interface in the output state Make clear it is COM1 or COM2 and make sure that the interface of the menu should be correspondent to that of the computer connected to the cutting plotter 3 Reinstall software if there is any problem with software Q3 Why does the machine run abnormally Reasons 1 the software setting isn t proper 2 the cutting software has been damage by virus computer 3 the protection function isn t closed 4 the out device selection doesn t match to the Seiki cutting plotter 15 Seiki Cutting Plotter Section II Installation 1 Installation of Stand Figure 2 1 Cutting Plotter Seiki Cutting Plotter 2 Installation of Pen Using pen you can plot the 3 Specifications characters or graphics that you have designed on the paper when plotting you should reduce refill the down force in order to avoid Mod SK720T SK870T SK1100T SK1350T damaging the paper Meanwhile I F t you should give up the ia em compensation in the software Zpr1ng The widest and increase the cutting TES paper for 720mm 870mm 1100mm 1350mm Ze k J speed Figure 2 2 2 Pen Installing entering 1 Loose the screw the holder anti clockwise 2 Insert a ba
5. et When ever press Reset key the machine will return to reset clear up all information and get ready for new work The machine intend to receive the data from the computer Offline Status In online status press the Leave key the machine will enter offline status Offline indicator light is on By pressing the direction keys the media can move up or down or the tool carriage right or left In offline status the machine can not receive data from the computer If press the Leave key again it will move back to the previous position If press the Origin the machine will set current position as origin start position 12 Cutting Plotter program and the cutter should output a square and a triangle Attention e Turn off the power of the computer and machine before connecting or disconnecting the cables 11 Seiki Cutting Plotter a Section III Operation 1 Cutting Plotter Components Figure 3 1 Left cover Blade pen holder bracket Blade pen holder Tool carriage Top bean Pinch roller Control panel Right cover Serial port Power 666060606066 Cutting Plotter 0 Fuse 2 Power switch 49 Pinch roller holder with handle 2 Operation of Control Panel Figure 3 1 Two Line LCD Power indicator light Off line indicator light Setting indicator light Function keys from left to right up to down Reset Leave Setting Test and Or
6. igin Direction keys 0890900 Seiki Cutting Plotter 3 Loading Media Adjust the place of pinch rollers according to the paper width Cutting plotter has 2 4 pinch rollers and they can be moved on the guide rail When moving ensure the handle of the pinch roller is been lifted up then hold the back of the pinch roller holder and move it to the left or right Do not move pinch roller from the front 2 The place of the pinch roller should avoid the joint of the main metal rollers Pinch roller is around 1 inch away from the edges of the media 8 If the media is not well placed a serious deviation will occur Place the media is on a vertical line then press all pinch rollers down and run the media back and forth for a few times in the job distance Adjust the media if need it ensure least deviation before cutting 4 Firstly testing Place the machine on a stabile platform and keep enough room around it The machine is kept away a place of strong electromagnetic disturbance or thick dirt powder Connect the machine to computer with the serial cable then turn the power on The carriage will automatically move to the right and metal roller can rotate back and forth once this means machine reset If it fails to reset press the Reset key The holder bracket rises around 1 8 inches When you press origin key the bracket will fall down release the key the bracket
7. llpoint pen and let the refill tip out of proper shelf The widest paper for 620mm 780mm 1010mm 1260mm TIZ Safe EE length cane 3 Clockwise fasten the screw Force 10 500g Speed 10 800mm s 32 ips Memory 4M Interface RS 232 Serial USB Language DMPL HPGL Power AC 110V or AC 220V 50 60HZ supply 45W 3 Installation of Blade Motor Type Step Motor 0 Three blades are included in the machine They Roland compatible Diameter is 2mm Display Two Line LCD Relative 5 85 non condensing humidity Temperature 32 95F Cutting Plotter Seiki Cutting Plotter 8 Setup status In online status when press the Setup key the setup indicate light is on You may set the baud rate of serial port If you press setup key once more it will restore to 2 Install the blade as Figure 2 3 online status Unless professional technicians you re not suggested to change the default setting 1 Blade Diameter is 2mm 2 Blade holder body G Test Stop functions 3 Blade holder shell 4 Pressing Test key the self check program will be Blade exiting pole started The cutter should output a square and a circle During the cutting if press Test key machine can stop until press Test key again it will continue finish the job 6 Origin functions Press Origin key can change from offline status to online status
8. plotter to direct sunlight e Do not place or store the cutting plotter near heaters or other hot appliances in any location exposed to extremely high or low temperatures high humidity Do not use with damaged cord or plug e Do not place any heavy objects or objects containing water on top of the cutting plotter If water or any foreign object enters into it the machine may be damaged or electric shock could result e Do not insert any objects into or block the vinyl output slot blade should not extend the necessary range If the blade extends too much it will damage the protection strip and affect the quality of output The stretch of the blade is usually about 3 to 4 mils e Don t move the tool carriage rapidly with hands Cutting Plotter Seiki Cutting Plotter 3 Package Contents Check that the package contains the following before using your cutting plotter If any item is missing or damaged please contact your vendor or distributor where the cutting plotter was purchased Document User s Manual Cutting Plotter 1 Software Optional Power Cord Serial Cable Blades Holder Pen Holder 3 Driver CD Stand wi Blades Q4 Why does the pattern deviate Reasons 1 Media doesn t be placed correctly 2 The working area is too dirty two sides of moving paper meet different resistances may lead to defl
9. re moving and set it as origin position Q9 What should you do when you cut a small sign 1 If characters are below 20mm adjust the speed to the slowest Since the distance between each character is close fast speed will result in substandard characters 2 When cutting small characters it s better to use compensating function and the compensating figure should be set between 0 2 0 4mm which will bring about better result 3 The length of the knife tip should be shorter than the normal length which makes small characters smoother Q10 What should you do when you cut a large sign 1 Ifthe width of cutting character is larger than that of the cutting plotter system software will separate is automatically You can also separate it by hand to make each page joined together and form a large one But please make sure the width of output should be identical with that of the memo sticker 17 2 General Precautions Read all instructions before using Seiki cutting plotter WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK e Connect to properly grounded outlet only Figure 1 1 Figure 1 1 e When the machine is on DO NOT connect or disconnect cables e Keep hand and hair away form the metal roller e Turn the power off do not press the pinch rollers on the metal roller when the machine is not used Do not press top beam or lift up black rail e Do not expose the cutting
10. will rise again It means the carriage and cutter bracket can work properly If you want the machine to cut from appointed location press the Leave key the Off line indicator light will be on press lt or the carriage moves to left or right press or 1 the media moves forward or backward Press Origin key the machine will set current position as origin start position Press Test key the machine can start its own testing 68 10
11. www seikitech com Seiki Vinyl Cutter Plotter User s Manual T Series TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION 1 1 INTRODUCTION ruanos rani aen a ss rads 1 2 GENERAL 8 0400000008 0 2 3 PACKAGE 8 55 3 SECTION 4 1 INSTALLATION OF STAND 4 2 INSTALLATION OF PEN 5 3 INSTALLATION 0 5 INSTALLATION OF PEN BLADE 7 SECTION III OPERATION 4 4 4 0 8 1 CUTTING PLOTTER 8 0 400001 8 2 OPERATION OF CONTROL 20222 9 3 LOADING a saaa ss 10 4 FIRSTLY TESTING 8 10 SECTION IV FEATURES 12 1 FUNCTIONS REALIZATION cccecccccccceesessseeeeeceesesssaeeeeees 12 2 LOCAL FUNCTIONS cccccccccccecsesessececeeeceesesssaeeeeeceeeenseaees 12 3 8 2 0 11 44 02002000 010000000000 14 SECTION TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 15 Section General Information 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Seiki cutting plotter Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom design Your new Seiki T Series is a vinyl
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