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1. 5 23 UER Da E 5 23 6 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 INTRODUC TION 6 1 MAKING AND PRINTING THE DESIG N 6 1 SETTING THE PARAMETERS AND LOADING TO CLI 6 5 CUTTING THE CONIOUR 2 irananino 6 6 Table of Contents iv Users Manual DC3 1 INSTALLATION OF THE DC3 1 1 UNPACKING INSIRUC TIONS The shipping box and any other items used for packaging must be saved in the event the printer will need to be moved Do not transport the DC 3 without completely repackaging it in the onginal packaging For safety reasons the unpacking of a DC3 must be done with at least 2 persons Before unpacking make sure to have at least 4 meter of soace at one side of the box because the printer will be rolled down a ramp Remove the strapsand open the flaps of the box take out the 4 foam blocks Then remove the box from the pallet this must be done in a room that is at least 2 5 meter high Remove the protective bag then cut all the straps and cable ties Next set ssones box FIG 1 1 DC3 ON SHIPPING PALLET The printer is secured to the base at each side with a bracket Remove the 4 nuts 17mm located at each side Next lift the brackets up and out by pulling the bottom part backwards under the DC3
2. 2 6 RIBBON STATUS 2 7 DINE a 2 7 DOTOVERLAP 2 8 COLOR Colas 2 8 OPTIIRAC COLOR 2 8 OPTITRAC 2 8 2 9 HEAD 5 2 10 INNEN SND 2 10 CUTER MENU 2 11 KNIFE PRESSURE 2 11 KNIFE 2 12 2 12 OVERC UT p 2 12 DIN TEST aaa asar 2 13 LOAD OPOSMARKERS I aaa asas 2 13 SETUP 2 14 TAKE UP ROLL aaLN 2 15 2 15 2 15 CALIBRATE PRINT AOL a 2 16 CALIBRATE OPOS 2 17 CAL TEMP SENSORS 2 17 FIRMWARE 3 2 17 ROOM 2 17 COILSETUP a aan Maa 2 17 SHOW 2 17 2 18
3. 1 24 Table of Contents i DC3 User s Manual 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 1 3 2 1 4 2 1 5 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 3 2 2 1 4 2 2 1 5 2 2 1 6 2 2 1 7 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 4 2 2 2 5 2 2 2 6 2 2 2 2 2 2 8 2 2 2 9 2 2 3 PAPASI 21 2 2 3 3 2 2 3 4 2 2 3 5 2 2 3 6 2 2 4 2 2 4 1 2 2 4 2 2 2 4 3 2 2 4 4 2 2 4 5 2 2 4 6 2 2 4 7 2 2 4 8 2 2 4 9 2 2 4 10 2 2 4 11 2 2 4 12 OPERATION INSIRUC TIO NS 2 1 2 1 THE LIQUID CRYSTAL 5 2 1 HEC AND OF 2 2 THEARROW 2 2 2 2 TCD aaa aaa aa aN 2 2 MENU 5 2 3 5 2 3 2 4 REPRINT OBuccccsccsscssecsccssessessesssssscsscssessessscssessessessessvsaressesesssscareasecseesveae 2 4 CUTTER MENU 2 4 SYSTEM 1 2 4 SELECTUSER 2 4 na n Maa aaa 2 5 ua uuu E 2 5
4. 2 18 Table of Contents li Users Manual DC3 3 3 1 3 1 1 3 1 2 3 1 3 3 1 4 3 1 5 3 2 GENERAL INFORMATION 3 1 MAINTENANCE amp CLEANING 3 1 CLEANING THE DRIVE SYSIEM 3 1 CLEANING THE SENSOR cccsceccssseeccseeeeeseeeeneeeeenaeeeennseeeenaeeeennsesenaeenns 3 2 3 3 CLEANING THE PRINTHEADLD 3 4 CLEANING THE PRINTING SURFACE 3 5 OPERATING VOLIAGE u uu u uuu sa s a 3 6 4 4 1 4 1 1 4 1 2 INTRO DUCTION 4 1 PARALLEL INTERFACE cccssccssseeecsnseeeenaeeeeenseeeenaeeeennseseenaseeeeseeenasenenaaees 4 1 USB INTERFACE NO TES saciid idau naandaa aaa adaa a naaa aaa aiaia 4 2 Table of Contents DC3 User s Manual 5 5 1 5 1 1 5 1 2 5 1 3 5 lc pall 5 1 3 2 5 1 3 3 5 1 3 4 5 1 3 5 3 1 4 5 1 4 1 5 1 4 2 5 1 4 3 5 1 4 4 5 1 4 5 5 2 5 2 1 5 3 5 3 1 5 3 2 5 3 2 1 9 2 2 5 3 2 3 5 3 2 4 30 2 5 5 3 3 99 1 5 3 3 2 33 35 5 3 3 4 SUMMA COLORCONTROL 6 5 1 INSTALLING SUMMA COLORCONTROL 6 SCC 6 5 2 STARTI
5. aaia 1 9 1 3 IDEAL OPERATING ENVIRONMENIT A 1 11 1 4 POWERING ON THE DC 3 cccssseccsnseeennneeeeenseeenanseeeenaeeeeeneeeennseseensensnaas 1 12 1 12 142 POWERON PROCEDURE uuu IU T 1 13 1 5 CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO A C OMPUIFER 1 14 151 USB CONNECTION 2 uusasasuyuaqssisqhussspssqussuuaquwsssssessukusauqapisssqasatussa 1 14 152 PARALLEL CONNEC NON oiiaii aana aaa aaao anadai aaa 1 14 1 6 MEDIA FIANDEIINGu l aaah aska aaia 1 15 16 1 LOADING MEDIA sa usss shascssashasassashuqcsaqupasasusayasuskasuquyqususasssusa 1 15 162 USING MEDIA TAKE UP ROLIERS 1 18 163 UNLOADING THE MEDIA IILI IT T uu uuu a 1 19 1 6 4 USING THE MEDIA BASKE III III III III Su usa Susa 1 19 165 PREPARING THE DC3 FOR LONG PRINT OUIS 1 20 1 6 5 1 IL 1810 Ged ONE G 2 u tre emt renter eer verre Parner 1 20 1 6 5 2 ener rare ter erent veer emt a ror 1 20 1 7 LOADING RIBBON CASSETEIES 1 21 1 7 1 LOADING AND REMOVING THE CA ASSETIES 1 21 1 7 2 REALLING RIBBON CASSETIES 1 22 1 8 CONTOUR CUTTING KNIFE INSITALLA TIO N
6. Reprint directory Program Files SummaCC0utput Browse cancel FIG 5 9 REPRINT PREFERENC ES 1 Reprint directory select to use the RIP output directory or choose another location to store npped files Ifthe preferencesare set and the hasp dnveris installed then close Summa Color Control Connect the USB dongle Windows should immediately recognize the dongle and install the USB driver for it automatically Wait until it is finished and click on Printing Software 5 8 Users Manual DC3 5 1 4 HOW TO RIP AND PRINT To begin enterthe Fle menu and click on Print toDca In the subsequent dialog boxes browse to the file that needs to be printed and click on the button The print dialog box will appear there are 5tabs 5 1 4 1 GENERAL TAB General Color Screening Layout Advanced Mirror Force Black Overprint I Negative RIP amp Print Rotate o Save PSVEPSE PDF file after successfully RIP ing Save RlF ed file after successfully printing AlP ed filename deHogo soo Number of copies Cancel Save defaults FIG 5 10 GENERAL TAB 1 Force Black Overpnnt overpnnts all black elements which help to prevent small black text from dropping out the background color TEXT TEX FIG 5 11 FORCE BLACK OVERPRINTON FO RC E BLACK OVERPRINT OFF 2 Mirror reversesthe image which is useful for some backlit and window graphic ap
7. 2 2 4 6 CAL TEMP SENSORS This test is used when a pnnthead is changed This test ts fully automatic after the 3 key is pressed twice 2 2 4 7 FIRMWARE REVISION Pressing the will fumish the details on the DC 3 sfirmware revision This Information is often helpful to technicians when diagnosing problems over the telephone 2 2 4 8 ROOM TEMPERA TURE Press the 3 key and the DC 3 will display the room temperature 2 2 4 9 COIL SETUP This test is used to calibrate knife pressure and to set the knife Landing After adjustment the value issaved in the system s memory To execute this test a tension gauge of 100 gr and 500 gr is required Press the 3 key to enter the test and follow the guidelines on the LCD screen CAUTION Do not perform the coil test when the machine is working propery Changing the parameters to inconect values may senously affect the quality and may even damage the DC3 2 2 4 10 SHOW PRINTER USAGE Pressing the will fumisn the square meter square feet amount of vinyl camed through the unit during printing Pressing the key will reset this counter to zero 2 17 Operating Instructions User s Manual 2 2 4 11 COPY USERCONRG This menu enables the operator to copy the parameters from one user to another user see 2 2 1 5for detail on which parameters When copying the parameters the user name is not changed Pres the key start the copy process With the
8. FIG 1 12 USING THE TAKE UP ROLL General Information 448 User s Manual DC3 1 6 3 UNLOADING MEDIA First detach the media from the take up roll if used Then push on the A up amow key until the media does not move any further Go to the back of the machine and presson the top switch The machine will rewind the media supply rolland move the media from under the clamps Each time the media type is changed the user must perform the media calibration see section 2 2 4 3 and the line feed calibration see section 2 2 2 5 Failing to do so may result in poor pnint quality 1 6 4 USING THE MEDIA BASKET It is strongly recommended to always use the baskets while printing The basket prevents the vinyl from touching the ground or the base of the DC3 thus preventing the vinyl from collecting dust When the DC3 is used for print and cut then the media baskets front and rear MUSTbe used otherwise the vinyl will pick up dust damaging the print The front and rear baskets are designed to hold at least 6 meter of vinyl Depending on the type of vinyl it is possible to hold up until 10 meters 9 q Aji FIG 1 13 REAR BASKET General Information DC3 User s Manual 1 6 5 PREPARING THE DC3 FOR LONG PRINT OUTS 1 6 5 1 INTRODUCTION The DC3 hasa fixed position at the rearforthe rollerguiding of the flange It is possible that some types of vinyls are not wound up even e g the core sti
9. Shape size The small window next to the shape option displays the pattem that will be printed out The black area indicates area to be printed and the white area indicates what will not be printed There isa choice of one two orthree masking layers Fillin the cassettes numbers for selected layersasneeded Layer 1 black iD _ _ _Loyer 2 white Design FIG 5 21 MASKING Printing Software 5 16 Users Manual DC3 Layer 1 block Layer 2 white Design FIG 5 22 PRIMER DOT AS a WA lt 3 3 PE black f Layer 2 white Design FIG 5 23 VISION PRINT 5 17 Printing Software User s Manual 5 2 PALETTE INSTALLER This program installs a custom ColorControl spot color palette for Adobe Illustrator CorelDraw or Macromedia Freehand The spot colors in this palette have unique names which ColorControl can recognize 5 2 1 LAUNCHING PALETTE INSTALLER Insert the CD into the computer 9 The CD should start automatically If the installation doesnot begin automatically launch the routine manually from the Run command line in the Windows Start menu Type D autostart exe where D isthe Type the name of a program folder document or gt Internet resource and Windows will open it For you Open D autostart exe Cancel Browse FIG 5 24 SIARTCD MANUALLY 10 Start up screen A
10. USER S MANUAL Revision 07 06 04 Plu Before you begin Please go through the online registration at http www summa be registration html Failure to register might delay response to your warranty and service inquines Summa FCC NOTICE The DC 3 has been tested and found to comply with the limits fora 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 The DC3 generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause ha mful interference to radio communications Operation of the DC3 ina residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user willbe required to correct the interference at hisown expense Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Summa who is responsible for FCC compliance could void the user authonty to operate this equipment DOC NOTICE The DC3 does 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 Summa reserves the right to modify the information contained in this User Manual any time without prior notice Unauthorized copying modification distribution or display
11. gt or lt key the source user can be chosen With the or Y key the target user can be chosen Then press the to confirm or the CD key to cancel 2 2 4 12 PRINTDEMO ALE On the hard disk of the DC3 there are two demo files A pnnt and cut file of 800mm by 380mm and a color chart Pres the key to enter the menu Then with the A or Y key choose the demo file Then press he to execute The color chart was made with Corel 11 then exported using the generic CMYK printer profile and then ripped with the screening option set to printer default Colors might differ slightly when using other settings in either CorelDraw or SummaColorC ontrol Operating Instructions 2 18 Users Manual DC3 SECTION 3 3 GENERALINFORMATION 3 1 MAINTENANCE amp CLEANING The DC3 has a number of siding surfaces made of smooth metals and plastics They are virtually fnction free and require no lubncation They will however collect dust and lint which may affect the performance of the DC 3 Keep the DC3 as clean as possible by keeping the front cover always closed When necessary clean the unit with a soft cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol or mild detergent Do not use abrasive cleaners WARNING The printing surface is made out of a special cellular material Do not touch wt Cleaning it with any kind of fluid will permanently damage tt Also if pressure is applied to the surface with anything other than the pnnthead the printing surf
12. is prohibited All rights reserved Contact Information All inquiries comments or suggestions concerning this and other Summa manuals should be directed to North America and Asia Pacific Summa Inc 10001 Lake City Way NE Seattle WA 98125 USA Main Office 1 206 527 1050 1 800 527 7778 Fax 1 206 527 1046 Support support summausa com Sales sales summa us Web Site www summausa com Eastern United States and Latin America Summa East Inc 222 Jubilee Drive Peabody MA 01960 USA Main Office 1 978 531 1991 1 888 527 1050 Fax 1 978 531 1993 Support support summausa com Sales sales summa us Web Site www summausa com Copyright 2004 Summa bvba Europe Africa and Middle East Summa bvba Rochesterlaan 6 B 8470 GISTEL Belgium Main Office 32 0 59 270011 Fax 32 0 59 270063 Support support summa be Sales sales summa be Web Site www summa be Users Manual JABIEOFCONIENI k u u m loa ua akuna a kaa PAGE 1 INSTALLATION OF THE DG 3 2 1 1 1 1 UNPACKING INSIRUC TIONS 1 1 111 ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIIESu I uu uuu sus 1 4 112 PARTNUMBERS FOR ACC ESSORIES AND SUPPLIES 1 5 1 2 PRINTER PARTS AND LOCATION 1 7 C21 FPPONTJIDE aaia 1 7 L22 REAR
13. 000 j Marker Size Direction 2 000 23 Marker Count 2 30 000 1 300 000 mm 14 53 49 Z FIG 6 6 START SC REEN SPC e Change the 5Oposparameterto the valuesthat were used in section 6 2 step 4 The marker distance X direction the marker distance y direction the marker size X direction the marker size Y direction and the marker count number of markers in the X direction Send those values to the DC3 e Registrate the markers To registrate the markers enter the cutter menu Look for iE Mik E Ps in the cutter menu and e The DC3 will prompt the userto put the knife tip above the first marker If all previous steps were followed then this means that the first marker isin the lower left comer of the design that was just loaded in the DC3 6 5 Printing Software User s Manual 6 4 CUMING THE CONTOUR e Make the layeron which the contour linesare visible and printable Do the oposite with the print data e Make sure that he origin marker top nght is also defined asa contour This willbe used asthe ongin forthe cutting e If SCC isused to send the cutting data to the DC3 then leave the contour design in its onginal position If another driver is used to send the data to the DC3 then rotate the contourdesign 180 and make sure that the ongin marker isin the ongin Complete design Cutting data FIG 6 7 SELEC TING CUT DATA Printing Software 6 6
14. 2 info Action List x DCS Printer Model DC3 33 amp User Configurations Media Width 910 mm Tool Properties P Media Length 50 000 mm info users Velocity 500 mm s Knife Pressure 75 ar Knife Tip Offset 0 43 mm Printed Media Area 9 029sqn amp Rom Revision Mo023 E0023 Cover Status All covers closed Modify Settings amp Ribbons 98 27 9 66 0 0 Ready fuss aa 4 FIG 5 31 INFO Info gives the operator the most important parameters at a glance The pnnted media area can be set to zero with the eraser tool nght next to it 5 3 3 4 USERS Summa Printer Control File View Configuration Settings Tests Help AEZ 9 Bye 3 users aie Action List x 35 DC3 IPREMIUM WHITE VINYL User 01 lt User Configurations ES PREMIUM CLEAR VINYL User 02 339 Tool Properties ER USER CONFIG 03 User 03 Info BB USER CONFIG 04 User 04 Users EBlusER CONFIG 05 User 05 EB USER CONFIG 06 User 06 EB USER CONFIG 07 User 07 E USER CONFIG 08 User 08 EB USER CONFIG 09 User 09 BEI USER CONFIG 10 User 10 J USER CONFIG 11 User 11 J USER CONFIG 12 User 12 USER CONFIG 13 User 13 HAUSER CONFIG 14 User 14 5 USER CONFIG 15 User 15 gB USER CONFIG 16 User 16 Ready USB FIG 5 32 INFO 15 12 36 2 With this the operator can change the active userand also change the user name By default user 01 and user 02 are fact
15. An easy way of performing this is by holding the knife holder against your fingertio and gradually increasing the blade length by tuming the adjustment knob until you feel the knife tip touching your fingertip 3 Extend the tip of the blade the distance required for exact cutting depth into the vinyl media as shown in Figure 1 20 The blade should only extend beyond the knife holder s tip sufficient only to completely cut through the film and adhesive layers yet avoiding penetration of the polyester liner backing matenal Cutting deeply into the backing will damage the blade and cutting through the backing will damage the cutting stnp General Information 1 24 Users Manual DC3 FIGURE 1 21 BLADE LENG TH ADJ USIMENT 4 Tum the cutting depth adjustment screw clockwise to increase the cutting depth Tuming the cutting depth adjustment screw anticlockwise will decrease the cutting depth FIG URE 1 22 SETTING KNIFE DEPTH 5 To install the knife into the tool camage Loosen the clamping screw and insert the knife holder Press the holder down firmly seating it Tighten the clamping screw 6 Setthe knife pressure as follows PowerON the DC3 and load a piece of media See 1 7 e Pressthe CD key Pressthe Y key until GLITTER FEHU appearson the second line of the LCD screen 325 General Information User s Manual Pressthe O key once e The parameter displayed isthe kni
16. It is advised to set dot overlap to ON When pnnting with a mask see 5 1 4 5 set it to HALF On the LCD display the active setting is marked with an asterisk 2 2 2 4 COLOR OFFSET The COLOR OFFSET sub menu is used to set the color offset feature While printing the DC3 shifts each color plane 8 dots STANDARD This is to blend the printed stnps together more gradually The figure below shows how offset color plane stnps are printed Color offset can be increased 16 dots HIGH or disabled 0 dots DISABLED by pressing the arrow keys Then press C2 to confirm It is advised to set color offset to STANDARD On the LCD display the active setting is marked with an asterisk Second Pass First Pass FIG 2 6 COLOR OFFSET 2 2 2 9 OPTITRAC COLOR The DC3 prints and measures small lines located at each side of the print to optimize the tracking performance The color of these linescan be changed within this menu Be sure to use colors that are in contrast with the vinyl color The menu option to change color is useful when printing monochrome or on colored vinyl The default value for white vinyl iscyan Each time the color of the Optiliac lines is changed perfom a recommended line feed calibration see section 2 2 2 7 Failing to do so may resultin poor print quality 2 2 2 6 OPTITRAC This menu allows setting the Optilrac feature to automatic or ON The default setting is automatic which means the Optil
17. Tests Help 5 Eyi ER User Configurations Action List x Bf DC3 Current Printer Settings User Configurations Mabie Properties H Knife Pressure 100 gr New value 25 uas H Knife Tip Offset 0 43 mm F velocity 500 mms f f mm 81 30 000 1 300 000 mm Density 11800 3 Dot Overlap ON Color Shift Standard IE optitrac Color Black g OptiTrac Automatic fa Pick up Rall Enabled ep Ribbon Save High 93 clean Delay 30 500 580 000 mm 600 000 mm keel Marker Size X Direction 2 000 mm PE Marker Size Y Direction 2 000 mm 13 Marker Count 2 v Apply 14 53 49 FIG 5 29 CONFIGURATION SETTINGS 5 3 3 2 TOOL PROPERTIES The tool properties are typical parameters used for the contour cutting knife blade The coil settings are for service use only Summa Printer Control File View Configuration Settings Tests Help I 4 Em Tool Properties O 1 Action List x 3 Tool Settings Coil Settings Eii 2 eels User Configurations 3 Tool Properties Knife Pressure 70 gr j ka ij InFo j E Users Knife Tip Offset 0 44 j mam d a FIG 5 30 TOOL PRO PERTIES Printing Software 5 22 DC3 User s Manual 5 3 3 3 INFO Summa Printer Control is Oj x Fie Yiew Configuration Settings Tests Help AAZ
18. available dot shapes tees DIAM OND Printing Software 5 12 Users Manual DC3 ieee Ae Lee F iy T h Pa r tae ny 227772 mtb E Trige al DOUBLE DOT SING LE DOT The shape shown in the enlarged section isa result of the combination of postscnpt pattem and angle and frequency Ellipse isthe recommended default shape Rhomboid Double Dot and other shapesare can be chosen for special effects but are not generally recommended Summa cannot guarantee pnnt quality using any shape other than Ellipse Tips For difficult colors use Rhomboid 0 8 to 1 1 lines mm 20 to 30 lines inch For more sepsin gradients use Double Dot 1 line mm 25 lines inch A standard setting for mid to large designs is Rhomboid 2 liney mm 50 lines inch Do Not Use Double Dot with line frequencies higher than 1 3 lineymm 35 lines inch and only for relatively small images smaller the one band width Severe banding can occur when improperly using the Double Dot shape 5 13 Printing Software DC3 User s Manual 5 1 4 4 LAYOUTTAB Prim General Color Screening Layout Advanced Output Size Original size is 38 45 x 10 23 mm Scale to 5 Percent width 1000 Output size is 38 45 10 23 mm I Constrain Tiling Use maximum tile size 1 tlefe wide bu 1 tile high Tile size BE x h mm Tile overlap mm Space after ti
19. menu the language and units of measurement which Summa Pnnter control uses can be Action List changed BRE pe Options m ee ser r SHIN 3 i x Tool Propertie k 5 3 2 4 SETTINGS MENU The settings menu can be used to display certain File view Configuration Settings Tests Help SR OM recto aca DC3 parameters on your computer These stn parameters can be changed and saved on the Oe Computer hard disk and also in DC3 s memory 5 3 2 5 TESTS MENU The test menu is used for starting intemal DC3 le View onhiguration Settings Tests Help eues incemalTests gt w tests updating the DC 3 firmware and to check Fu how many pnntsthe printhead haspnnted pgi User Configurations 5 21 Printing Software DC3 User s Manual 5 3 3 ACTION LIST With the action list or the setting menu DC3 s parameter settings can be disolayed on the computer 5 3 3 1 CONAGURATION SETTINGS Below is a screen capture of the parameters that can be changed using Summa Printer Control An explanation of these parameters is located in section 2 2 When a parameter is changed then the parameter and the value are displayed in bold on the computer and the cancel and apply button are highlighted Click on apply to send the new value to the DC3 Summa Printer Control x File Configuration Settings
20. the rectangles will be distorted On the LCD display the active setting is marked with an asterisk 2 2 3 3 VELOCITY The VELOCITY submenu is used to set or modify the cutting velocity The default velocity is 500 mm s 20 ips Press the gt or lt arrow keys until the desired speed is displayed on the LCD and nres to confirm The velocity can be set between 50 mm s 2 ips and 600 mm s 24 Ips On the LCD the active plotting speed is marked with an astensk 2 2 3 4 OVERC UT The OVERCUT submenu enables you to generate an overcut in order to improve weeding the cut vinyl Press the gt or lt arow keys to change the value and press to confirm The default overc ut Is set to 2 The overcut setting can be disabled 0 or set to any value between 1 and 10 Each unit is about 0 1 mm or 0 004 On the LCD the active value is marked with an astensk Operating Instructions 2 12 Users Manual DC3 2 2 3 5 DIN TEST The DIN TEST CUT 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 test cut is always a DIN A4 portrait A size image This cut is always executed in the sequence prescnbed by the ISO DIN standard Pressthe key to execute 2 2 3 6 LOAD OPOS MARKERS This initiates the special load procedure to read the pre pnnted markers This feature iscomplete
21. to preserve the lightest color being printed first Choosing thisoption also hasasa result that the masking colorsare pnnted last The best print order is always YMCK 3 Type CMYK information in the file will default to Process If soot color information is assigned in the design software then they will appear here as Spot The soot colorscan be changed to As process if the spot colornbbonsare not available The soot color COUNTOUR isan exception SCC will cut out any information in soot color CONTOUR There can only be one contourcolor 4 Cassette Number refers to the nbbon ID number Numbers are assigned automatically if SCC recognizesthe colorname 5 Print order specify the orderin which the color planes will be printed Ideally process colors always pnnt in YMC K order lightest color first Printing Software 5 10 Users Manual DC3 5 1 4 3 SC REENING TAB 1 2 5 Print x General Color Screening Layout Advanced sees Ink Cyan Erequencv 0 9842518 flines mm Angle Shape DoubleDot Z Use the same shape for all mks Cancel Save defaults FIG 5 14 SC REENING TAB Use printer s default screens the frequency angle and dot shape that are specified in the EPS file will be used while npping and pnnting If this box is unchecked then those parameterscan be changed for different effects Ink Use the same shape and frequen
22. 2 1 DC 3 CONTROL PANEL 2 1 1 THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY The liquid crystal display LCD contains 4 lines of 20 characters The LCD provides DC3 status information dunng operation and displays menu options forthe configuration of the DC3 The vanous menu and submenu items are always presented in a loop which means when the last menu or submenu item is displayed pressing the appropnate key will automatically take you back to the first item of the same menu orsubmenu 2 1 Operating Instructions User s Manual 2 1 2 THE lt AND C2 KEY The function of the CG and 3 key dependson the current status of the DC3 The bottom line of the LCD displays the function of the keys A 213 THE ARROW v KEYS The use of the arrow keys vanes according to the operation in progress For example when working with different sub menus the A or Y arrow keys select the next orthe previous submenu Valuesin a submenu can be changed by pressing the lt or gt arrow keys When the DC3 is in nomal operation pressing A or Y moves the media backward and forward 2 1 4 THE KEY The key retums back a step in to the previous menu level To get at the top level of the menu press this key three times The DC3 will also then be ready for pnnting 2 1 5 THE COKEY The key toggles the status of the clamps This key works only when the DC3 isin a ready state There are three Clamps The rear clamp the left clamp and the pinch rol
23. 3 is idle for more than 4 minutes 2 2 1 7 RESET When pressing 2 the DC3 wil reset This reset is not a full reset completely reset the machine perform a cold reset switch off and on the power to the machine This reset is usually used for canceling current print jobsorcanceling non fatal emors or ala ms 2 5 Operating Instructions DC3 User s Manual 2 2 2 PRINTER MENU The printer menu contains parameters and small routines to optimize the printing quality FIG 2 3 PRINTER MENU Operating Instructions 2 6 User s Manual DC3 2 2 2 1 RIBBON STATUS The RIBBON STATUS sub menu is used to check the status of the cassettes and their locations Press the 3 key to enter the sub menu Now the status of each cassette and location can be checked Press the or YV to scroll through the different locations FIG 2 4 STO RE STATUS The first line shows the current selected location When there is no cassette in the station instead of LE the LCD will read EFF TY and the remaining LCD will be empty The third line displays the color of the nbbon On the bottom line the amount of nbbon remaining in the cassette can be read This amount is only an approximation of the actual length in the cassette 2 2 2 2 DENSITY Print density refers to the level of energy being sent to the printhead Print densities change between different media types because energy is absorbed differently depending on th
24. 5P Drivers The HASP device drivers are NOT installed Cancel FIG 5 3 FIRST START UP SC REEN Click on the Hore button to install the Hasp drivers for the dongle A new screen will appear click on the button confirm in the new window by pressing on the xe button Wait until the driver is installed The driver is Installed correctly if a version numberi Is listed next to HASP version Press on the _ e pbutton and then on the HASP Device Driver Installation x HASP version 4 70 Install date October 1 2002 Driver path WeSC MINAT Systems drivers He Processor ipe 66 Computer type IBM compatible Port mode auto detect Remove LPT1 378 LPT m a LPT3 n a MN tHASP path FIG 5 4 HARDWARE KEY HASP DRIVER INSTALLATION Then close Color Control or change the configuration see next paragraph 5 3 Printing Software User s Manual 513 SUMMA COLORCONTROL SCC CONFIGURATION The software is now ready to use but the operator might wish to adjust certain preferences 5 1 3 1 COLORC ONTROL PREFERENC ES ColorControl System Settings x Temp directory EADOCUME I SwVANFIA 1 LOCALS 147 emp Bi x Licensing Host ID 33 54 b4 License key JepikxySgvizomnsttak4 Sjzo3i6Gbar Category Drivers HASP device divers are version 4 70 Cancel FIF 5 5 C O LO RC O NTRO L PREFERENC ES 1 Temp directory Indicates where SCC
25. N TEST FIG 2 7B SIM PLE UNE FEED C ALIBRATION TEST Always perfom a recommended line feed test when the Optilfac color is changed or when the media type is changed The simple line feed test is used when just changing the roll or when the DC 3 prompts the userto redo the line feed test 2 9 Operating Instructions User s Manual 2 2 2 8 HEAD ALIGNMENT TEST The head alignment test is used to check if the camage is aligned mounted correctly on the DC3 This test should only be performed after a head ora Camage change Fig 2 7 showsthe pattem that is printed using this test The lines must meet in the middle within a certain tolerance FIG 2 8 HEAD ALIGNMENT TEST 2 2 2 9 C LEAN PRINTHEAD This routine cleans the printhead If the transfer of the nbbon has degraded this cleaning procedure will clean the printhead automatically Also the printhead is penodically cleaned while prnting Do not use this cleaning routine too often as it can prematurely wear do
26. NG SUMMA COLORCONTROL SC C 5 3 SUMMA COLORCONTROL SCC CONHGURATION 5 4 COLORGONTROL PREFERENC ES 5 4 PPOCESSPREFERENCESZu uu y su sa 5 5 RIP PREPERENG ES X s 5 6 DCO PREFERENCES uuu a 5 7 REPRINT PREFERENC as 5 8 HOW TO RIP AND PRINT uu III III III us asawa 5 9 GENERA IAB u a Z n n Qu ut Z xa toon 5 9 COLOR TA P uu 22 2252 5 10 SCREENING TAB E us as asa 5 11 AYOUT teins 2 u 5 14 ADVANCED 5 15 PALETTE INSTALLER 5 18 LAUNCHING PALETTE INSTALIER 5 18 SUMMA PRINTER C ONTROLL 5 19 INSTALLING SUMMA PRINTER C ONTROL L 5 19 SUMMA PRINTER CONTROL MENUS 5 20 S 5 20 VIEW NEN nese 5 20 CONFIGURATION MENU L u u u Dau uu u u nah 5 21 SERING S 5 21 TESTS u u 5 21 ACTON Susana aaa 5 22 CONFIGURATION SETIINGS uuu u L u y usss 5 22 uu u uuu nas ns Dea 5 22 INEO 5
27. Startup screen AutoStart E gt User s Manual Explore CD Quit FIG 5 27 INSTALLATION OF SUMMA PRINTER CONTROL 4 Clickon Setup Printer Control 5 Then follow the instruction on the screen 5 19 Printing Software Users Manual 5 3 2 SUMMA PRINTER CONTROL MENUS Summa Printer Control 0 x File wiew Configuration Settings Tests Help lemlet IB E Info on Summa website Action Lis x User Configurations peet Tool Properties Register Online Ready USB 13 38 41 ot FIG 5 28 SUMMA PRINTER CONTROL START SC REEN 5 3 2 1 ALE MENU With the file menu configuration settings can be save on the aS computer and loaded from its hard disk The options are only highlighted if a connection between the DC3 and the computerhasbeen established EB usr The last item in thismenu will exit the program Tool Properties 5 3 2 2 VIEW MENU Fle view Configuration senos Te With the view menu the appearance of the program can l em be changed Some options are only highlighted if a connection between the DC3 and the computer has been established Large Icons Small Icons Wi Refresh F5 Printing Software 5 20 User s Manual DC3 5 3 2 3 CONHGURATION MENU mapan File View Configuration Settings Tests anne With the configuration
28. ace could also be permanently damaged 3 1 1 CLEANING THE DRIVE SYSTEM After time and usage the sleeves of the drive dum may become clogged with accumulated residue from the media liner This stuation may affect traction asthe media will tend to slip between the pinch rollers and the drive sleeves To clean the drive sleeves proceed as follows 1 Power down the DC3 and remove media and cassettes Switch it back on 2 Wait until it is initialized and open the front cover 3 Cover the front and rear sensor with a piece of paper Remove the backing from a piece of vinyl Place the vinyl with the tacky side down between one of the pinch rollersand a drive sleeve 4 Close the cover press the key twice and wait until the machine is ready 3 1 Maintenance and Cleaning Users Manual 5 Open the coverand pressthe A or Y arrow keys to move the vinyl strip adhesive side down back and forth Be careful not to lose the within the machine Press the key again to release the pinch rollers The figure shows the front sensor covered and the vinyl stip between the pinch rollerand the sleeve FIG URE 3 1 CLEANING THE DRIVE SLEEVES 3 1 2 CLEANING THE SENSOR After a time and usage the sensor may become dirty with accumulated residue from the media This situation may cause malfunctioning of the DC3 gt To clean the sensorarea proceed asfollows 1 The front sensor is located on the DC3 s
29. and then remove them TableofContens Users Manual FIG 1 2 UNPACKING DC3 SIAGE 2 Remove the two foam blocks from undemeath the stand Do this using the two ramps which are screwed to the pallet Slide the ramp under the stand closest to the end with the foam suspension blocks From this point on two people ARE REQUIRED for safety reasons Lift the DC3 from each side just high enough so the foam blockscan be pulled out from undemeath the DC3 lt mt gt FIG 1 3 UNPACKING DC3 SIAGE 3 I d w Wa f ta p 4 An TPA T w i Ca 8 2k 2 sss General Information 42 Users Manual DC3 Position the ramps so the printer can be rolled down from the pallet Be sure the wheels of the pnnter are aligned with the ramp legs a FIG 1 4 UNPACKING DC3 FINAL STAGE 4 Open the front cover and loosen the pnnter camage then remove the foam undemeath the camage which is protecting the pnnthead Loosen the cuttercamage REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE SHEET FROM THE PRINTING SURFACE THE PRINTING SURFACE IS VERY FRAGILE PLEASE READ SECTION 3 1 5 13 General Information DC3 1 1 1 User s Manual ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES The DC3 is delivered with all the accessories and supplies necessary to start working immediately Some accessones are already installed in the machine and others are in separate boxes Please check if everythi
30. bration test The DC 3 first prints and cuts out a test pattem similar to the one below Weed out the large rectangle and then search in each set forthe small square where the printed lines are not visible Now insert the values which correspond to those squares into the DC3 via the control panel 3 48 8 38 3 8 18 18 7 1 7 47 7 44 7 6 46 6 46 6 6 6 368 5 45 5 18 5 18 15 18 4 51 4 4 4 4 4 3 13 3 3 3 83 BB 2 2 2 123 2 2 2 1 a a 1 jojjo ojjo FIG 2 9 PRECISION CUT TEST PATTERN Operating Instructions 2 16 Users Manual DC3 2 2 4 5 CALIBRATE OPOS This test is used to calibrate the phisical ditance between the marker sensor and the knife tip Press the e key to start the test The DC3 will cut out three rectangles After that the machine will prompt the user to weed the three rectangles Do so and press continue key The DC3 will now measure the difference of the reflection level of the backing and the media Then it will search the edges of the two outer rectangles If the vinyl is not appropnate for the test then the DC3 will give a message Then the test has to redone with a vinyl which hasa high contrast between the media and the backing color
31. cking out This results in a forcing of the path of the vinyl in a wrong direction Following procedure can help to solve that problem 1 6 5 2 PROCEDURE 1 Load media in the machine asdescnbed in section 1 6 1 Pint outa smalltest of 2 or 3 band passes high 3 Check the path of the media The distances marked with the white arrows and the same number should all be the same The middle arrow of the second photo points to the roll itself 4 If not check first if the media has moved from its place of ongin If so reload witha maximum loop at the back 5 If t did not move then reposition the rollerguide 3 so that the path of the vinyl is as shown above Make also sure that the flange isflush to the core General Information 4 20 User s Manual DC3 1 7 LOADING RIBBON CASSETIES 1 7 1 LOADING AND REMOVING THE CASSETTES The DC3 is delivered with 6 empty cassettes The cassettes can be loaded or removed from the cassette station at any time even during printing If the printer is missing a color then it will give a message on the LCD just before tt needs the color The machine automatically detects the end of a nbbon If the machine runs out off a certain nbobon color while printing then it will pause until the operator inserts 8 new nbbon As soon asthe machine detects a new roll it will continue to print and complete the image ALWAYS load or remove cassettes from behind the pnnter To remove a cassette open the rearco
32. cutting knife blade General Information gt 126 Users Manual DC3 N CAUTION 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 media into the DC 3 7 To change the knife offset proceed as follows e PowerON the cutter load a piece of media into the cutter See 1 7 Pressthe GOD key e Pressthe Y key three times e Pressthe 3 key once Pressthe Y key once The parameter displayed is the knife offset which can be changed in the range of 0 00 to 1 00mm e Clickthe CG key to perfom a knife offset test as illustrated below If the offset value is set too low the rectangles will not close When the offset value isset too high the rectangles will be distorted Increase the knife offset with the gt key when the squares seem rounded at the comers Decrease the knife offset with the lt key when the squares seem to have little spikes at the comers Press the key orthe 3 key to save the changed setting General Information Users Manual DC3 SECTION 2 2 OPERATION INSIRUC TIONS 2 1 THE CONTROL PANEL Figure 2 1 shows the control panel of the DC3 The main functions of the LCD and the control panel keys are explained in the following paragraphs It is advised not to touch the control panel while the machine is printing or cutting except forcanceling the current job FIG
33. cy forall colors otherwise unexpected pattems will appear in the design Frequency The frequency isthe line frequency Ipmm or pi This parameter detemnines the size of the cell in which dots are put together to create the colors Do not confuse thisterm dots per mm dpmm or dpi Domm ts the resolution of the pnnter The DC3 hasa resolution of 12 domm 304 dpi The number of shadesdependson the relation between dpmm and lpmm lpi and dpi The formula is domm lomm 2 or dpi lpi Itisrecommended to use only frequencies between 0 8 and 2 lines mm 20 to 50 lines inch Below isan example of printing out a gradient from 100 to 0 black with respectively 1 1 55 2 35 lomm 25 40 and 60 Ipi and a smooth gradient 11 FIG 5 15 DIFFERENC E BETWEEN LINE FREQUENCIES Printing Software Users Manual 4 Angle To get vanous shadesto reproduce an image the RIP usesa processcalled screening Screening breaksan image down into series of dots Each screen issetto a certain angle Thus creating intersecting rowsthat form a pattem asdot shapes know asrosettes The default anglesare carefully chosen in orderto minimize the moir effect Changing those angles will normally not reduce moir Moir usually emergesin scanned pictures add noise in the picture to solve the moir problem 90 FIG 5 16 SC REEN ANGLES 5 Shape Here the shape of those dotscan be chosen Below isan illustration of the varous
34. d start automatically If the installation doesnot begin automatically launch the routine manually from the Run command line in the Windows Start menu Type D autostart exe where D isthe CD ROM drive 9 Type the name of a program folder document or 5 Internet resource and Windows will open it for you Open D autostart exe Cancel Browse FIG 5 1 SIARTCD MANUALLY 3 Startup screen AutoStart s Setup Printer Control i go Install Color Palette User s Manual 4 Explore CD Quit FIG 5 2 INSTALLATION OF SUMMA COLORCONTROL 4 Clickon Setup Color Control 5 Then follow the instructions on the screen The ColorControl installation procedure is self explanatory The driver for the hardware key dongle delivered with the program will also need to be installed once the program is first started and prompts the user to install it Wait to connect the dongle until the driver for it is installed see next paragraph Printing Software 5 2 Users Manual DC3 5 1 2 STARTING SUMMA COLORCONTROL SCC Launch ColorControl If no dongle HASP driver has ever been installed on the computer there will be a waming the first time the program is launched Click onl ColorContral Sistem Settings x Temp directory CNDOCUME 1 Vw VAN AA TALOCALS 14T emp P x Licensing HostlD 3232F 8c d e0 37 72 License key HA
35. e around every marker The advised X distance dependson several items Normally 30 to 40 cm isa satisfaying distance e ifthe marker size issmallerthen 3mm lowerthe X distance Ifthe white margin iscntical lowerthe X distance The biggerthe distance between the markers the faster the registration of the markes works The smaller the distance between the markers the more accurate OPOS works however the influence on the accuracy israther small The exact distance between the markers must be known Do not measure the distance on the pnntout measure the distance in the design software The exact distance isthe distance from the lower left comer of one markerto the lower left comer of the marker just undemeath it Rememeberthe X distance and the number of markers in the X axis these values will have to be sent to the DC3 ina later stadium Make a copy of the row of markers indicating the X axisand place them left to the design e Make sure the rowsare not shifted e The exact distance between the markers must be known Do not measure the distance on the pnnt out measure the distance in the design software The exact distance isthe distance from the lower left comer of one marker to the lower left comer of the marker just undemeath tt Rememeberthe Y distance this value willhave to be sent to the DC3 Ina later stadium Printing Software User s Manual 5 Print the design e Make the layeron which the contourlin
36. e printer can be established or interupted without switching of computer or pnnter However with Windows 2000 Windows ME and Windows XP it is advised to first let MS Windows Unplug the hardware To disconnect orswitch pnnters proceed as follows ie ae 1 Double click on the Unplug hardware icon in the system tray a Printer USB att clickon Stop 1 3 A new window appears click on em then click on 4 Walt for the message which confirms that it is now safe to unplug the device then either unplug it or switch tt off Interface 4 2 SECTION 5 5 PRINTING SOFIWARE 5 1 SUMMA COLORCONTROL6 ColorControl isa Windows based program that processes Postscript files EPS PS EPS and PDF files ColorControl provides the RIP Raster Image Processor to enable the operatorto output vector and raster images to the DC 3 Included functions are Print to DC3 A high speed image rasterizerthat processes postscript files using a postscript level 3 interpreter View nipped files Allowsthe operatorto view images before printing them The RIP retains all aspects of file size rotation and color depth which is assigned in the design software The program uses a hardware key Dongle which attaches to the host computers port 5 1 Printing Software User s Manual 5 1 1 INSTALLING SUMMA COLORCONTROL 6 SCC6 1 Insert the CD into the computer 2 The CD shoul
37. e vinyl formulation liner etc With the gt or lt key the density can be raised or lowered If the densty is too low the transfer will be incomplete less than 100 If the density is too high the colors will become matted and washed out Or the nbbon may start to wnnkle On the LCD display the active setting is marked with an asterisk With the CD key a density tes can be prnted out II 1 2 3 5 43 FIG 2 5 INTERNAL DENSITY TEST 1 If the density is set too high then in area 1 the ribbon will tick too long to the media while printing and leave matt areas behind 2 If the density is set too low then this area will not be 100 black 3 If the density is set too high then this area will darker then 95 cyan the white holes will become filled randomly 4 If the density setting istoo low then the lines will not be printed evenly The density test is optimized for cast vinyls Other types of vinyl might result in conflicting results which means that the media is probably less suited for thermal transfer pnnting 2 7 Operating Instructions Users Manual 2 2 2 3 DOTOVERLAP The DOT OVERLAP sub menu is used to activate or deactivate the dot ovenap When the DC3 pnnts the next pass of an image the last dot on the edge of the previous pass Is repnnted Dot overlap can be set to ON OFF or HALF by pressing the gt or lt key Then press 3 to confirm
38. es the motonzed media supply rollers Do not place any objects in front of the sensor General Information 1 10 Users Manual DC3 1 3 IDEAL OPERATING ENVIRONMENT Environmental conditions can significantly affect the printers performance High humidity high temperatures direct sunlight and airoome contamination dust can adversely affect print quality The printer should be located away from windowsand doors preferably within a clean intenor room of a building Check forthe following conditions when installing the DC3 gt gt Surface must be level without vibration Operating temperature should be stable between 15 27 degrees Celsius 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit Operating humidity should be stable between 30 and 80 Area should not be prone to static electncity no cameted floors Be sure to allow enough space surrounding the printer for changing media rolls and nobons At least 500mm 24 inches on both sides and 1000mm 40 inches behind and in front of the printer The pnnter uses a universal power supply that can operate from 100 to 240 volts with a line frequency of 50 or 60 Hz General Information DC3 User s Manual 1 4 POWERING ON THE DC3 1 4 1 GROUNDING SAFETY WARNING An insulated ground conductor must be installed as part of the branch circuit that supplies power to the wall outlet to which the printer is connected The ground conductor must have the same size insulation materia
39. esare invisible and not printable e Pnnt the markersand the design on the DC3 Make sure not to scale the design any more e When prnting make sure not to rotate the design any more and leave at least 30cm after the design e tisadvised to group the jobson a roll ince with each sheet there needsto be rear margin of H 30cm e Leave the front edge also to the design Z FIG 6 5 PRINTED DESIGN Printing Software 6 4 Users Manual DC3 6 3 THE PARAMETERS AND LOADING TO CUT After the 5 steps explained in the praagraph above the design is ready to apply the extra procedure like laminatin to it The rest of this paragraph describes what then needsto be done to cut the contours e Load the media in the DC3 asdescnbed in section 1 Make sure itis loaded in the same onentation asit came out of the DC3 e Start Summa Pnnter Control Summa Printer Control oy File view Configuration Settings Tests Help 4 user configurations mim Action List x 3 DCS Current Printer Settings ett User Configurations T 2 ae eres NA knife Pressure New Value Users H Knife Tip Offset PE velocity Wi 580 000 mm s Overcut Density Dot Overlap Color Shift Standard BE optitrac Color Black OptiTrac Automatic Enabled High 30 500 SoU 000 Marker Distance Direction 800 000 heel Marker Size X Direction 2
40. fe pressure which can be changed between the range of 0 to 400gr e Click the GD key to perform a knife depth test as illustrated below x FIG 1 23 KNIFE DEPTH TEST PATTERN The knife depth is correctly set when the test pattem is visible on the front side of the media backing but not on the rear side of the media backing Increase the knife pressure using the key when the cut pattem is not visible on the front sde of the media backing Decrease the knife pressure with the lt key when the cut pattem is visible on the rear side of the media backing Press the GD key or the 3 key to save the changed setting In general you should increase the knife depth and knife pressure when using thicker vinyl types NOTE The ideal knife pressure setting dependsupon the thickness and the type of media to be cut adjusting the knife pressure will require some practice Typically you should increase the pressure when cutting thicker types of vinyl For thinner types of vinyl you will normally have to reduce the knife pressure x N CAUTION x After setting the cutting depth and or the knife pressure perform 8 thorough visual check of the knife blade which can be seen protruding from the knife holder and then test cutting on a scrap of vinyl media for proper results DO NOT OPERATE THE CUTIER if the knife blade cuts through the media backing as this will seriousiy damage the rubber cutting strip and
41. h FIG 3 3 CLEANING PAD Maintenance and Cleaning DC3 Users Manual 3 1 4 CLEANING THE PRINTHEAD The pnnthead accumulates dust debns and resin residue which can all degrade the pnnt quality The pnnter will automatically self clean the pnnthead see section 2 2 2 6 and 3 1 3 While this procedure removes much of the resdue and debns the pnnthead will sometimes require manual cleaning particularly aftera nbbon breakage because large pieces of nbbon matenal might be caught undemeath the camage Do not clean the pnnthead just after pnnting The pnnthead is still hot after printing Touching it too soon after printing might cause injunes Do not clean the pnnthead above the printing surface gt To clean the pnnthead proceed as follows 1 Poweroff the DC 3 Open up the rearcoverand take out the cassette 2 Use a lint free cloth orgauze moistened with isopropyl alcohol 3 Gently wipe the pnnthead 1 the release plate 2 and the rollers 4 4 Note the position of the nbbon end sensor 3 NOTE the pnnthead afterevery change of roll of ibbon k 4 a N FIG 3 4 CLEANING THE PRINTHEAD Maintenance and Cleaning 3 4 Users Manual DC3 3 1 5 CLEANING THE PRINTING SURFACE The printing surface is very delicate It is made out of cellular material Oil and moisture from fingers damages the surface therefore great care should be taken when the printing surface isuncove
42. he LCD informs the user on the current status of the printer oractions which need to be taken A detailed explanation can be found in section 2 2 Front Cover The front cover protects the media from dust and also the operator from any moving parts dunng operation Therefore the front cover must be kept closed dunng operation To open the front cover you must first pause the machine 3 Pinch Rollers The pinch rollers clamp the media to the drive system and insure necessary tracking The pinch rollers are electncally powered from the keypad 7s General Information User s Manual 4 Printer Cariage The printer cariage holds the nbbon cassette and the thermal printhead The thermal pnnthead is made from fragile ceramic glaze DO NOT TOUCH THE PRINTHEAD as oil or moisture can comode the surface The pnnthead can also be VERY HOT just after printing 5 Cleaning Plate The cleaning plate isused to clean the thermalprinthead While printing the pnnthead cleans itself automatically and at regular intervals 6 Front Wheels The front wheels of the DC3 are equipped with locking brakes Secure the brakes once the DC3 is permanently installed by pressing the locking wheel brake down with your foot 7 Media Take up Sensor The media take up sensor enables the take up rollers Do not place any objects in front of the sensor 8 Take up Rollers The two front rollers are part of the motonzed media take up system used forunatte
43. l and thickness as the grounded and ungrounded branch circuit supply conductors but the insulating seat should be green or green with yellow shiping 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 tansformer motor generator set The wall sockets into which the cutter is plugged must be of the grounded type The grounded conductors serving the wall sockets must be propery connected to ground For emergency access the machine should be installed near to the soc ket outlet for easy access See section 1 4 forthe minimum and maximum operating voltage For information about operating voltage and the exact fuse ratings see Section 3 2 USA EURO PE THREE PIN MAKE SURE THIS IS OUTLET CONNECTED To A KNOWN EARTH SURE THIS gt IS CONNECTED TO A g KNOWN EARTH ANN lt gt THREE PIN SO PLUG FIG 1 4 GROUND CONNECTION General Information 42 Users Manual DC3 N IMPORTANTOPERATIONAL TIP This printer must only be used with a power outlet that is properly grounded to earth Use of an ungrounded outlet exposes the operator to rik of electric shock and wil also lead to malfunctioning of the printer 1 4 2 POWER ON PROCEDURE To poweron the DC3 proceed as follows CAUTION Be sure the power switch of the pnnter is tumed off before connecti
44. le 27 mm Al C Dnetle Weed box Tiles are numbered starting with 1 in the same order they are printed left to right top to bottom Cancel Save defaults FIG 5 17 LAYOUTTAB 1 Output size scale the EPS file to any size orspecify a page size To determine the exact output size click first on 5 H1 x s0002 mm then change to the desired size in the width or height box Enable M Constan box to constrain the proportions during resizing 2 Tiling Ifthe image needsto be tiled specify the tile size and the Printing Software amount of overlap between each tile Check the M Use maximum tile size pox to use the maximum print width There is also the option to print out each tile separately If the weed box option is chosen then the DC3 cutsa border around the pnnt out This option is grayed out when printing in tiles If there is pnnt and cut information in the file then SCC will automatically cut a border around the design 5 14 Users Manual DC3 5 1 4 5 ADVANCED TAB General Color Screening Layout Advanced Horizontal offset mm fo V Use compression Job name optional STICKER V Use ColorControl UCR GCR Space after job mm fi 27 Use Improved CMYK to CMY Masking Masking type ColorMask M VisionPrint Primer Dot Mask name Offset circle Mask size 26 x 26 26 x 26 217 217 mm mm Shape size 19x19 19x19 1 58 1 58mm 58 x 1 58 mm V Invert Fir
45. leaning 3 6 SECTION 4 4 INTERFACE 4 1 INTRODUCTION This section descnbes the communication interfaces between your DC3 and the host computer A Parallel and USB connection is available with DC3 When both ports are connected atthe same time only the port that receives the data first will stay active and this will deactivate the other port Switching to the other port to send information can only be achieved when both ports get no data for at least 30 seconds 4 1 1 PARALLEL INTERFACE A standard shielded twisted pair parallel cable should be used on the parallel port The recommended length of the cable should be lessthan 3 meters 10 ft Setting up Make sure both the DC3 and the computer are tumed off Plug the cable connector securely into the DC3 s interface connector Then squeeze the wire clipstogether on both sides until they lock in place Plug the other end of the cable into the computer s parallel interface 4 1 Interface User s Manual 4 1 2 USB INTERFACE NOTES The DC3 hasa built in USB interface and is based on the standards specified in Universal Senal Bus Specifications Revision 1 1 The recommend cable length is 5 meters 16 ft or less The adaptable connector type is USB Series B The specifications of the cable should be USB SenesA 4 pin for the computer side and USB Senes B 4 pin forthe DC3 side USB is Hot swappable which meansthe connection between the computer and th
46. left side right next to the pinch roller The rear sensor is located in the neighborhood of the rear clamp see figure below 2 To keep the sensors clean it is sufficient to wipe them out with a cotton swab FIG 3 2 Position of the front and rearsensors Maintenance and Cleaning 3 2 User s Manual 3 1 3 CLEANING PAD Located on the left side of the DC3 isa pnnthead cleaning pad The printer cleansthe head penodically on this pad It is possible that after a while some dust will accumulate on this pad Therefore it is advised to clean this pad from time to time gt To clean the cleaning pad proceed as follows 1 Take a piece of scrap vinyl that is a bit larger than the cleaning pad Remove the backing and stick iton the cleaning pad 2 Gently apply equal pressure on the vinyl pressing the adhesive on the pad 3 Remove the vinyl and check the back of the vinyl If it is dirty do the If the cleaning pad starts tuming white it iswom out and should be replaced procedure again until the vinyl does not show dirt from the cleaning pad change of roll vinyl which ever come first Every five rolls of vinyl the cleaning pad should be replaced o tumed once mark used side so it isnot used twice Using not approved matenal can raise the need to perfom these actions ces ning pad should be changed if the printhead ischanged The cleaning plate should be cleaned every week oraftereac
47. lers All three serve to hold the media in place while pnnting and transport media forward and backward The LCD prompts the user fora loading procedure when all the clamps are raised Operating Instructions 2 2 User s Manual DC3 2 2 MENU SIRUC TURE OVERVIEW 2 2 1 MAIN MENU The main menu can be entered when EFENI is visible on the bottom line of the LCD Pressing 3 times on the key will bring the DC3 to this state unless the machine is loading Press the key to enter the main menu The main menu items give access to submenus or commands Press the A or V key to go from one menu item to another FIG 2 2 MAIN MENU 2 3 Operating Instructions User s Manual 2 2 1 1 PRINTER MENU The DC3 will reset when pressing 3 This reset is not a full reset completely reset the machine perform a cold reset switch off and on the power to the machine This reset is usually used for canceling current print jobsorcanceling non fatal emors or ala ms 2 2 1 2 REPRINTJ OB The DC3 stores every sent job on hard disk If the hard disk is almost full the oldest jobs will be deleted After pressing 3 pressthe A or Y key to scroll through the saved jobs Push the gt or lt key to change the amount of copies that need to be repnnted Push the 2 key to start reprinting the chosen job Pressing removesalljobsfrom the hard disk 2 2 1 3 CUTTER MENU Pressing 3 enters the cutter menu The cutter menu is explained i
48. ly explained in chapter 6 of this manual Press the key to execute and follow the instructions on the LCD 2 13 Operating Instructions User s Manual 2 2 4 SETUP MENU The setup menu contains parameters tests and info on the DC3 that are not often used FIG 2 10 SETUP MENU Operating Instructions 2 14 User s Manual DC3 2 2 4 1 TAKE UP ROLL The TAKE UP ROLL sub menu is used to activate or deactivate the take up rollers The take up rollers can be enabled or disabled by pressing the gt or lt key Then press C2 to confirm The default setting is STANDARD On the LCD display the active setting is marked with an astensk 2 2 4 2 RIBBON SAVE The RIBBON SAVE sub menu is used to set the nbbon save mode In SIANDARD mode a ribbon is used over the full width of the pnnt job assoon asone dot is required in the pnnt pass No ribbon will be used if no ink is required in the print pass In nbbon save mode HIGH no nbbon will be used if no ink is required in the print pass and nbbon will also be saved as soon as no ink is required anymore on the nght hand side of the image es With nbbon save mode HIGH the printhead is raised inside the image This may leave an impression in the vinyl causing print quality issues in the next print passes The nbbon save mode can be set by pressing the gt or lt key Then press to confirm The default setting is STANDARD On the LCD display the active setting is
49. marked with an asterisk 2 2 4 3 CALIBRATE MEDIA Calibrate media is used to optimize the parameters of the Optilrac sensor Press the 2 to perom the calibration The DC3 prints out the pattem below and then cuts out a rectangle Open the front cover and without moving the media backward or forward weed the rectangle Close the front coverand pressa key The rest of the calibration is automatic gL m FIG 2 11 CALIBRATE MEDIA TEST 2 15 Operating Instructions User s Manual 2 2 4 4 CALIBRATE PRINT amp CUT The print and cut cal test calibrates the postion of the cutting head in relation to the prnthead There are two test levels a basic test and a precision test Perform the basic test only after major changes to the machine like changing a printhead mainboard etc Press the key to perom the basic calibration The DC 3 first prints and cuts out a test pattem and then will prompt the user to weed two rectangles Open the front cover and without moving the media backward or forward weed the two rectangles inside the left and nght printed squares Now close the cover and pressa key The DC3 will now measure the result and perfom the calibration automatically fig 2 8 BASIC PRINTAND CUTTEST PATIERN CAUTION Perform the basic test only on 3M white cast vinyl using cyan as the marker color for optimal calibration results Press the D key to perfom the precision cali
50. meath the left clamp Align the edge of the media using the alignment markers 1 on the front of the base then press CD J ust before the DC3 starts to print it will test the media alignment and the position relative to the ongin before it starts printing If the media isto far from the origin then the DC3 will Park the media on the starting point ongin If it is not loaded straight it will align it automatically FIG 1 10a TO 1 10c LOADING ROLL AT THE FRONT OF THE DC3 The pinch rollers will now come down and the media is properly loaded The machine will remain paused until the front cover is closed General Information User s Manual 1 6 2 USING MEDIA TAKE UP ROLLERS The DC3 is equipped with an automatic motonzed roll take up system The take up rollers are only active if the DC3 is pnnting Ifa printed image isto be contour cut the take up rollers MUST be disabled To use the take up rollers follow procedure below Using an empty media core insert media core holders into each end and attach a piece of scrap vinyl to the core with adhesive tape minimum 1 meterlong Place thiscore and vinyl on the DC3 asshown in the picture FIG 1 11 PREPARING TAKE UP ROLL Attach the scrap media to the edge of the vinyl Allow for some slack so the DC3 can align and park the media if necessary If the take up rollers are enabled and ifthe DC3 ispnnting then the media will be rolled up
51. n section 223 2 2 1 4 SYSTEM SETUP Pressing 3 enters the system setup The system setup menu is explained in section 2 2 4 2 2 1 5 SELEC T USER CONAGURATION The DC3 stores 16 user configurations Push the gt or lt key to change the configuration Push the 3 key to confirm the selection On the LCD the active knife pressure is marked with an a stensk The user configurations are setup to quickly change several parameters depending on the type of vinyl or kind of job Settings include e Energy setting e g Density see 2 2 2 2 Line feed calibration parameters see 2 2 2 7 Media calibration parameters see 2 2 2 7 Print amp Cut calibration parameters see 2 2 4 4 Optilrac see 2 2 2 5 and 2 2 2 6 Color Offset see 2 2 2 4 and Dot overlap see 2 2 2 3 parameters e Knife pressure see 2 2 3 1 Knife offset see 2 2 3 2 velocity see 2 2 3 3 and overcut see 2 2 3 4 Intemal parameters Operating Instructions 2 4 Users Manual DC3 2 2 1 6 SHUT DOWN After pressing the DC 3 removes any cassette from the ca mage closes any open files on the hard disk and raises the pinch rollers It is advised to use this key when shutting down the DC3 especially for minimizing wear on the pinch rollers If the pinch rollers are left down fora long penod of time a flat spot is created on the wheel and tracking becomes a problem and is not guaranteed any more The pinch rollers are automatically raised when the DC
52. nded printing 9 Cutter Camage The cutter camage is the mount for the contour cutting knife holder General Information 1 8 User s Manual DC3 1 2 2 REAR SIDE FIG 1 2 DC 3 REAR VIEW 1 Power Entry Module The fuse box the AC power cord receptacle and the on off switch are located in the power entry module See section 1 4 for power up procedure and section 3 2 for information about changing the fuse 2 Media Load push buttons On the nght side there are two push buttons conveniently located to make the loading process easy For further explanation see section 1 6 3 Parallel Port This connector IEEE1284 B provides a communication link between the DC3 and the host computer It can be used as a connection with a LAN in combination with an Ethemet to parallel converter 4 USB port This interface is based on the standards specified in Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 1 1 It allows for high speed bi directional serial communication between the host computerand the DC3 5 Cable clamp These two cable clamps provide a neat path for the communication cables General Information User s Manual 6 Cassette station latch Two latches are located at the back in order to open up the cassette station Open only when the machine is paused or switched off 7 Media supply rollers The two back rollers are part of the media supply system 8 Media Supply Sensor The media supply sensor enabl
53. ng files The default isthe minimum 16MB The maximum memory used by SCC Is 256MB 3 Default page size provides the default page size if the imported Postscript file does not contain page size information Printing Software 5 6 Users Manual DC3 5 1 3 4 DC3 PREFERENCES Preferences Category ColorControl i Processes OCS Destination printer JUSE Printer type Summa DCS RIF output directory C Program Files Surnmall Output Browse Custom masks Import spot ID s Reset spot ID s i Reprint Cancel FIG 5 8 DC 3 PREFERENC ES Destination printer select the interface port most commonly used isthe USB port RIP output directory specify the directory where npped files will be stored Please BE VERY CAREFUL and watch this directory aslarge npped filescan accumulate and fill your computers hard disk quickly Custom masks import custom made masks for the Vision Print feature It isrecommended to use bitmaps with a height that isa multiple of 16 pixels Import Spot ID s allows new spot color ID sto be created and imported when a new spot color is released Reset Spot ID s resets soot ID sto factory default Printing Software User s Manual 5 1 3 5 REPRINT PREFERENC ES Category ColorControl I Reprint ha Processes Flugin i RIP oc Use the RIP output directory ie i 1 I it
54. ng the power cord To be sure press on the 0 side of the ON OFF rocker switch Do not switch the machine on unless the cassettes contain nbbons orcore holderscontain vinyl media 1 Plug one end of the AC power cord into the AC power cord receptacle located atthe pnnter srearpanel 2 Plug the otherend of the AC powercord into the wall socket 3 Press the l side of the ON OFF rocker switch located at the rear next to the power inlet switch in orderto power ON the DC3 4 The LCD display will activate and an initializing process will begin Depending on whether there is media loaded or not the process will be different When there isno media loaded the DC3 will prompt the user for a media load procedure When media is loaded the DC3 will check the presence of the cassettes and estimate how much usable nbbon is remaining on the roll General Information Users Manual 15 CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO A COMPUTER The DC3 supports two types of date transfer USB and Parallel 1 5 1 USB CONNECTION The USB connection provides bi directional communication between the printer and the computer This connection must be used when using the software utility program called Summa Pnnter Control see section 2 3 When the DC3 isconnected for the first time to a computer the computer will detect it and ask for the USB drivers The drivers are located on the CD with the manual Insert the CD and follow the i
55. ng was delivered with your DC3 Already installed in the machine gt Knife holder with knife for cutting Packed accessories and supplies gt Y V V VY Y V Y V Y V V V 6 empty ribbon cassettes Rollof 3M Summa Certified vinyl media 4 cyan magenta yellow and black 4 media core holders 2 empty cores 7 62cm 3 CD containing Summa ColorControl Printer Control and Users Manual A Summa ColorControl hardware key sometimes called a dongle Usersmanual Slitter c ut off knife yellow Power cord USB cable and cable holders Pair of white gloves for handling media Spare fuse soare knife for contour cutting and spare knife for slitter cut off knife General Information 1 4 Users Manual DC3 1 1 2 PART NUMBERS FOR ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES The following table contains the descnption and the part number for DC3 accessones and printer supplies Thermal Printhead 420 400 Drag knife set of 5 Drag knife holder General Information DC3 Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Ribbon Media core holders set 3M vinyl printing media General Information DC 3 602 DC 3 601 DC 3 600 DC 3 603 391 510 TABLE 1 1 TABLE OF ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES User s Manual User s Manual 1 2 PRINTER PARTS AND LOCATIONS 1 2 1 FRONT SIDE FIG 1 1 DC 3 FRONT VIEW 1 Control Panel and LCD All printer activity can be initiated from the 8 key control panel T
56. nstructions given by the Microsoft Windows installation wizard FIG 1 5 USB CONNECTION 1 5 2 PARALLEL CONNECTION The parallel connection is a standard IEEE1284 connection This connection can either be used fora direct parallel connection with the computer or in combination with a miniature print serverto connect the pnnterto a network FIG 1 6 FIG 1 7 PARALLEL CONNECTION CONNECTION USING PRINT SERVER CAUTION Tum the printer and computer OFF before connecting the parallel cable To protect both devices folow the on off sequence for the computer Referto the computer s operating instructions General Information 1 14 User s Manual DC3 1 6 MEDIA HANDELING 1 6 1 LOADING MEDIA The DC3 isdesigned to work with rolls of media not sheets It is advised to use cotton gloves while loading the media otherwise the surface of the media becomes contaminated by oil from fingers and the beginning of the pnntout will be unusable Four media core end holders are delivered with the machine two for the supply side and two for the take up roll The printer aligns the media automatically during operation Therefore the left side of the vinyl roll must be Straight seen from the front of the DC3 To load the media proceed as follows While loading the media do not touch the gray printing x surface platen Doing so might permanently damage the delicate printing surface Switch the pnnter on In
57. ory set for premium cast white and premium clear vinyl Click nght on the user to show the parameters of that user set active or change the name of that user 5 23 Printing Software SECTION 6 6 OPOS 6 1 INTRODUCTION The DC3 hasan accurate Optical Positioning System Thiscan be used when it Is impossible to contour cut nght after the printing For instance when the design has to be laminted and then cut afterwards OPOS is based on the principle of registrating black or cyan printed squares around the design The registration of those markers is done by a sensor on the font of the pnnter Camage same sensor that is used for the optitrac system To be sure that OPOS works accurately the distance between the sensor and the knife tip must be calibrated see section 2 2 4 5 6 2 MAKING AND PRINTING THE DESIGN The orientation shown in this figures is as it will be seen on the Computerscreen when the design is created When the design is exported and printed out wit SCC then onentation on the printer isrotated by 180 1 Create the design and contour line Foreasierhandling place the contour lines on a different layer they will have to be cut out afterwards FIG 6 1 DESIGN WITH CONTOUR 6 1 Printing Software User s Manual 2 When defining contours do not define them nghton the border of the design It isadvised to leave eithera white space between the contour and the design orto define the contour inside a
58. plications 3 Negative createsa negative image which is useful for sc reen pnnting applications 4 RIP amp Pnnt select which operation to perform Rotate rotates an image 90 180 or 270 6 Save PY EPY PDF file after successfully Ripping Select whether to save or delete the file that has just been npped 7 Save RIP ed file after printing Select whether to save ordelete the npped file after printing The location of the npped filescan be set in the preference menu If this option is set to on then this subdirectory hasto be checked regularly in order not to flood the hard disk 8 Number of copies specify the number of copiesto print 5 9 Printing Software Users Manual 5 1 4 2 COLOR TAB LC jj x General Color Screening Layout Advanced Colorspace Reverse print order Color name Type Color ID Print order Cyan Process 1 3 Magenta Process 2 2 Yellow Process 3 1 Black Process 4 4 Mirror Gold Spot 11 5 CONTOUR Cut line Unknown 6 Cancel Save defaults FIG 5 12 COLORTAB 1 Colorspace select 3 color CMY 4color CMYK Monochrome Grey scale orspot color only Pnnting in 4 colors is chosen to deepen shadows and to provide a true black Printing in 3 colors reduces the cost of the output See fig below only visible in color FIG 5 13 PRINTED CMYK PRINTED CMY 2 Reverse print order reverses the print order This option is used for reverse backlit applications
59. rac lines are omitted when the height of the design is less than one print pass wide 98mm Setting this option to ON means the lines are always pnnted Operating Instructions 2 8 User s Manual DC3 2 2 2 7 CALIBRATE LINEFEED The calibrate linefeed test is used to calibrate the media feed It is advised to do this test each time a vinyl roll is changed This test ts fully automatic After P 2 There is a choice a recommended line feed test Life fu and a simple line feed testi ik The recommended line test combines the simple line feed test a media calibration test see 2 2 4 3 After pressing a test pattem is printed and then cut out The DC3 then prompts the user to weed a rectangle do so Now the DC3 calibrates the Optilrac sensor and then completes the line feed test The printed lines are measured and then intemal parameters are adjusted automatically If the DC 3 hasto compensate too much it will ask the operatorto redo the test After pressing 3 a test pattem is printed and the printed lines are measured and then intemal parameters are adjusted automatically If the DC 3 hasto compensate too much it will ask the operator to redo the test After the calibration the printer retums from the menu and into the ready State Fig 2 6 showsthe pattem that is printed using this test LINE FEED CALIBRATION TEST a E FIG 2 7A REC O M M ENDED UNE FEED CALIBRATION TEST LINE FEED CALIBRATIO
60. red DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE In rare cases it might be necessary to clean the pnnting surface It is not recommended to do it but sometimes it is the only safe way to remove dirt gt To clean the printing surface proceed as follows 1 Poweroffthe DC3 and remove the vinyl 2 Cuta piece of vinyl the size of the printing surface 1 x 0 14m and stick it onto the pnnting surface 3 Power on the DC3 and load the media Print out a rectangle full width and height consisting out of two colorssapp 20 coverage 4 Remove the media from the DC3 and tum off the power 5 Carefully remove the vinyl from the pnnting surface This test has been done with 3M cast white vinyl Do not attempt to use any other vinyl to clean the pnnting surface The reaction of the adhesive on the printing surface might damage it Do not leave the vinyl on the printing surface longer than is necessary for this test 3 5 Maintenance and Cleaning Users Manual 3 2 OPERATING VOLIAGE The power entry module detects the line voltage and switches automatically between 110V and 230V The fuse is at the back next to the power inlet The fuse rating isa 4 0A Slo Blo forall voltage ratings SAFETY WARNING Before changing the fuse be sure to completely disconnectthe DC3 NOTE Always make sure that you are using the correct fuse rating FIG URE 3 5 POWER ENTRY MODULE 1 Powerentry module 2 Fuse holder 3 Fuse Maintenance and C
61. sert 8 media core holder in each end of the media roll Check first if they are loosened If not loosen them with the black knob at the side Figure 1 7 showsa loosened 1 core holderand an expanded 2 core holder a 7 NO FIG 1 7 MEDIA CORE HOLDER Insert the loosened core holdersinto each end of the roll Then tighten them with the black knob be sure both core holdersare secured General Information Users Manual Place the media roll on the DC3 rollers The nght core holder guide is ata fixed position on the supply rollers bar The left guide is adjustable Make sure the media roll is positioned as in figure 1 8 Guide the beginning of the vinyl around the second supply roll 1 Then make a big loop undemeath the two roller bars and pull it uowardsand into the machine FIG 1 8 POSITION OF THE SUPPLY ROLL ON THE DC3 To unwind the media roll press the pushbutton 1 located on the nght side Hold the media so it does not touch the floor Insert the vinyl between the cassette station and the base As soon asthe vinyl covers a sensor the rear clamp will come down and hold the vinyl FIG 1 9 LOADING ROLL AT THE BACK OF DC3 General Information 4416 Users Manual DC3 Next retum to the front of the machine Hold the vinyl and push the CLAMP The rearclamp will release the vinyl Now pull the vinyl forward while pulling the media allthe way to the front make sure it is guided unde
62. sing the release tabs on each side 1 and then lifting upward the top hinges in the back to the bottom part FIG 1 17 CASSETTE TOP RELEASE TABS 2 Insert the RI chip into the bottom of the cassette onentation is shown in figure 1 17 the arrow indicates the direction for inserting 3 Place the nbbon into the cassette as shown below There is also a small diagram inside the cassette bottom to help remind the loading direction FIG 1 18 LOADING RIBBON AND RIBBON INFORMATION CHIP INTO THE CASSETTE General Information 12 User s Manual DC3 4 When closng the cassette make sure the hinge pins top piece fit securely into the notched out bottom part of the cassette 2 FIG 1 19 CLOSING THE RIBBON CASSETTE 123 General Information DC3 User s Manual 1 8 CONTOUR CUTTING KNIFE INSIALLATION A SAFETY WARNING The DC3 uses razor sharp vinyl cutting knives The knife blades may cause serious personal injunes if handled without proper cauton Use extreme care when operating the cutter and when installing removing or handling the cutters knife blade To setup the knife proceed as follows 1 Asshown in Figure 1 19 insert the knife blade into the knife holder A fl yes i Lee vi fate is FIG URE 1 20 KNIFE BLADE INSERTION FOR CONTOUR CUTTING 2 Set the knife blade length to zero by aligning the blade tip with the tip of the holder
63. st mask cassette ID Second mask cassette ID Third mask cassette ID None Cancel Save defaults FIG 5 18 ADVANCED TAB 1 Honzontal offset specify the offset from the origin of a nomal pnntout 2 Job name optional specify the name the printer will use in the printer s queue 3 Space after job set the required distance between subsequent jobs This value isignored by the DC3 4 Use compression compresses raw pnnter data to reduce the time tt takes to transfer the data 5 Use ColorControl UCR GCR a processthat determines the amount of black ink used to replace CMY in areas where those three inks overlap Under Color Removal and Grey Component Replacement It is highlighted only when working in 4 color mode See fig below only visible in color FIG 5 19 PRINTED NO UCR GCR PRINTED WITH UCR GCR 5 15 Printing Software Users Manual 6 Use Improved CMYKto CMY a choice between two different embedded color profile tables Used when CMY imagesappeartoo dark FIG 5 20 IMPROVED CMYK TO CMY NO IMPROVED CMYK TO CMY 7 Masking isan option to print color layers undemeath other colors Commonly used for printing on clear vinyl Choose between ColomMask complete coverage Primer dot printed dot on dot or pixel on pixel and VisionPnnt perforated hole pattems The pattems in VisionPnnt can be chosen with Mask name The size of the pattem can be changed with Mask size and
64. thick outline Or better jet just inside the design If the contour is designed nght on the edge of the drawing then the slighthes misalgnment will result in a bad result Contourline Contourline Jo ontourline Recommended FIG 6 2 ADVISED PLAC ES FOR CONTOUR PLAC EMENT Place allthe contourobjectson a different layer 3 Putthe OPOS markers around the drawing In your design the The top nght comer isthe origin of the design that will be printed out lt K X size Y size FIG 6 3 PLAC EMENT OF THE FIRST MARKER e The marker must be a rectangle that has sizes which are exactly known The advised size is 3mm and the line style of the marker is best set to none line styles with a certain thickness affect the precision e Make sure that around every markera white space which is 3 4 times the size of the marker e Make sure that the ongin marker is situated at the nght side and above all contours that need to be cut e Rememeberthe marker size its value will have to send ina laterstep of the procedure to the DC3 Printing Software 6 2 Users Manual DC3 4 Place the markers lt X dist Y istance Y distance FIG 6 4 PLAC EMENT OF THE REST OF THE MARKERS Place copies of the onginal marker ata regular distance in the X direction The last markerat the botm must be underall contours that need be cut Make sure there isenough white spac
65. utoStart Setup Color Control E7 gts Setup Printer Control lt User s Manual Explore CD Quit FIG 5 25 INSTALLATION OF PALETTE 11 Click on Install Color Palette 12 Then follow the instructions on the screen 13 The program launches and looks for installed versions of Adobe CorelDraw orMacromedia Freehand Click on the button Jand the palettes will be installed automatic ally Printing Software Users Manual DC3 5 3 SUMMA PRINTER CONTROL The Summa Printer Control Program for MS Windows is a software utility to optimize the overall pnnting and cutting capabilities of the DC3 The Summa Pnnter Control program basically has the same functions as the control panel It is up to the user to decide which way he will work most efficiently The users who will work with the Summa Printer Control program will notice that it isa very powerful and practical tool 5 3 1 INSTALLING SUMMA PRINTER CONTROL 1 Insert the CD into the computer 2 The CD should start automatically If the installation doesnot begin automatically launch the routine manually from the Run command line in the Windows Start menu Type D autostart exe where D isthe CD ROM dnve Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it for you Open D autostart exe Cancel Browse FIG 5 26 START CD MANUALLY 3
66. verby puling down both latches simultaneously FIG 1 14 REAR CASSETTE STATION COVER To remove a cassette lift it enough to pass over the rubber bumper then pull it backwardsand out of the pnnter To load a cassette push it gently into an open location until it just passes the rear bumper then press it down and pull it backwards against the bumper FIG 1 15 FIG 1 16 REMOVING A CASSETTE LOADING A CASSETTE Close the rear cover After the media is loaded DC3 will take the cassette and estimate the amount of nbbon in the cassette available for pnnting CAUTION Do not insert empty cassettes without nbbon 121 General Information Users Manual 1 7 2 REFILLING RIBBON CASSETTES The DC3 prints by transferring pigmented vinyl resin directly onto vinyl media Each color is printed separately in strips appx 10cm wide printing yellow first then magenta cyan and sometimes black The media isthen advanced feed an exact distance in order to pnnt the next strip band carefully aligning each pixel The ribbons are wound onto plastic cores which are unique to the DC3 cassette and printer camage First remove the protective nbbon wrapping and place the RI nbbon identification chip aside This ibbon chip contains information about the nbbon s color formulation and transfer energy necessary for printing The RI chips are color coded for easy identification 1 Open the cassette by pres
67. wn the pnnthead surface This procedure cleans any build up from the heat resistant layer which is coated on the backside of the nbbon Operating Instructions 2 10 Users Manual DC3 2 2 3 CUTTER MENU The cutter menu contains parameters and small routines to optimize the cutting quality FIG 2 9 CUTTER MENU 2 2 3 1 KNIFE PRESSURE The KNIFE PRESSURE parameter is used to set the cutting pressure of the knife Press the gt or lt arrow keys until the desired pressure is displayed on the LCD then press to confim The knife pressure can be set between 0 and 400 grams Knife pressure set up is explained in detail in section 1 9 On the LCD the active knife pressure is marked with an a sensk 2 11 Operating Instructions User s Manual 2 2 3 2 KNIFE OFFSET The KNIFE OFFSET parameter is used to set the distance between the knife blade tip and the center axis of rotation The default knife offset value is 45 mm Press the gt or lt arrow key until the desired knife offset is displayed on the LCD and press to confirm The value can be set between 0 and 1 mm Make sure that the selected knife offset value matches that of the knife blade Some fine tuning may be necessary because of the mechanical tolerances on the knife To venfy the knife offset a test can be cut by pressing the GOD key If the offset value is set too low the rectangles will not close When the offset value isset too high
68. wntes temporary files during processing SCC usesthe default MS Windowstemp directory 2 License key In this box the dongle license numberappears If this box is blank then either the HASP drivers are not installed orthe dongle is missing defective orthe printer is tumed off The printer must always be tumed on before launching Summa ColorC ontol Printing Software 5 4 User s Manual DC3 5 1 3 2 PROC PREFERENC ES Preferences x Processes Units inches millimeters picas Drag n Drop Process Category Cancel FIG 5 6 PROCESS PREFERENC ES 1 Units sets the units of measurement for pixel resolution page size and rulers within the preview menu 2 Drag n Drop RIP identifies the DC3 pnnter being used 5 5 Printing Software DC3 User s Manual 5 1 3 3 RIP PREFERENCES Preferences Be x Category ColorContral i Processes Plugin RIF Settings a 3 Lib directory C Program Files SummaClib p BIP memory MIB 16 Default Page Size mm Width jo Height jo Cancel FIG 5 7 RIP PREFERENC ES 1 Lib directory where SC C s library files reside The default is C Program Files Summa C CN psnp3 If during an installation the files are stored elsewhere then change this setting appropnately If the settings are Incorrect SCC will give a fatal eror when npping 2 RIP memory MB the amount of RAM SCC uses while processi

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